Our client, a prestigious international law firm, is seeking an experienced IT Procurement Specialist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising the firm's IT procurement strategy, ensuring best-in-class technology solutions while driving cost efficiency and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support IT procurement projects, managing new technology requirements across the firm.
- Work closely with IT, Advanced Client Services, and other key stakeholders to oversee software and hardware maintenance renewals, ensuring continued value and efficiency.
- Collaborate with Information Security to conduct due diligence on supplier products and services, ensuring compliance with firmwide supplier policies.
- Partner with Risk Counsel to negotiate supplier contracts that minimise legal and reputational risks.
- Execute strategic sourcing and category management, including market analysis, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategy development.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, leading procurement initiatives that influence commercial decisions and drive business impact.
- Ensure procurement projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business needs.
- Manage the transition of finalised agreements to contract managers, ensuring smooth onboarding and service continuity.
- Strengthen procurement’s position as a strategic function within the firm by building strong internal and external relationships.
- Oversee end-to-end procurement projects, from stakeholder requirement gathering to tendering, contract negotiation, and implementation.
- Support IT and Advanced Client Solutions teams with budget planning and cost management.
- Ensure all procurement activities align with legal and regulatory obligations, including compliance with SRA Standards and Regulations.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience in IT procurement, with a strong understanding of IT sourcing processes.
- Expertise in negotiating SaaS contracts and other IT-related commercial agreements (e.g., hardware maintenance, telephony, and communications).
- Solid background in procurement within a professional services or legal environment.
- Strong contract negotiation skills, including commercial terms and conditions.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a procurement function, ideally within a law firm or professional services setting.
- A bachelor's degree or CIPS qualification is preferred but not essential.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, capable of handling conflicting demands effectively.
- Strong customer focus with the ability to manage requests, queries, and stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with a strategic approach to stakeholder engagement.
- Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in troubleshooting procurement-related issues.
- Commercially aware with a solid understanding of financial and budgeting principles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised law firm, offering a competitive salary and the chance to work within a forward-thinking procurement function. If you are a skilled IT procurement professional looking for your next challenge, apply now!
