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Interim IT Sourcing Manager

Milton Keynes Temporary £500 - £550 per day View Job Description
We're seeking experienced Interim IT Sourcing Managers to lead the delivery of complex, high-value procurement initiatives across a large, multi-stakeholder organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on multi-million-pound sourcing programmes, driving innovation, commercial value, and best-in-class procurement outcomes.
  • High-impact work: You'll lead multi-million-pound sourcing programmes
  • Opportunity to influence and collaborate with executive-level stakeholders

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the public sector and is known for its impactful projects and contributions to infrastructure. As a medium-sized entity, it offers an environment where procurement professionals can make a tangible difference within a structured framework.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, from business requirement through to contract signature
  • Deliver significant commercial value and savings across complex, high-risk spend areas
  • Implement sourcing pipelines aligned to category strategies, ensuring delivery (and exceeding) of savings targets
  • Apply robust governance and regulatory compliance across sourcing activity in regulated procurement environments
  • Act as an expert negotiator, securing optimal commercial outcomes
  • Develop and deliver innovation-driven sourcing solutions to address business challenges
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transition into supplier management and contract delivery
  • Influence stakeholders at all levels, using political awareness and strategic engagement
  • Drive continuous improvement, demand management, and customer satisfaction initiatives
  • Embed best practice sourcing approaches, including total cost of ownership and commercial modelling



The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim IT Sourcing Manager should have:

  • Extensive strategic IT sourcing experience with a proven record of delivering savings
  • IT experience is essential.
  • Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
  • Solid understanding of contract law and financial management
  • Demonstrable success managing complex sourcing opportunities
  • Experienced in cross-functional, agile working environments
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including at executive level
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

What's on Offer

  • A daily rate of £550 per day.
  • Opportunity to work in a pivotal public sector role in Milton Keynes.
  • Hybrid working pattern (1 day in MK per week)
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and a chance to contribute to impactful projects.
  • Supportive and structured environment for procurement professionals.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047766
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Milton Keynes
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-062026-7047766