IT Sourcing and Contract Management Lead

5 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Avature Full time
IT Sourcing and Contract Management LeadBasic Information

Location: Dublin

Business Area: Consulting

Description and Requirements

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next IT Sourcing and Contract Management Lead?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong knowledge of IT products, services, and market trends.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
  • Experience in managing global suppliers and contracts.
  • Familiarity with ITIL and other IT service management frameworks.
Your Responsibilities

Develop Sourcing Strategies:

  • Create and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies to meet clients' IT needs.
  • Analyse market trends and conditions to identify potential suppliers and sourcing opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align sourcing strategies accordingly.

Procurement Management:

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process (public and private sector) for IT products and services.
  • Prepare and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documents.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms, and select the best suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to ensure favourable outcomes for our clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.

Service Level Agreements (SLAs):

  • Draft, review, and manage SLAs to ensure they meet clients' requirements and standards.
  • Monitor supplier performance against SLAs and take corrective actions when necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and service level commitments.

Third-Party Contract Management:

  • Oversee the management of third-party contracts, ensuring they are up-to-date and compliant with regulations and policies.
  • Conduct regular reviews of third-party performance and address any issues or concerns.

Stakeholder, Project Management and Implementation:

  • Collaborate with senior executives to understand organisational priorities and tailor IT solutions accordingly.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, actionable terms to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Oversee the execution of IT transformation projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope.
  • Monitor project performance and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Mitigate risks and resolve challenges proactively.
Your Team

You will be joining a team of over 150 dedicated technology professionals that has a market reputation for delivering quality outcomes for our clients. We are growing rapidly across all our services and are looking for professionals interested in joining a team that has a culture of learning, innovation, and delivering quality outcomes for our clients.

Benefits

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

  • Discounted health insurance
  • The purchase of additional annual leave
  • Frequent social events to help you build your network
  • Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
  • Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level.

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Shauna Maguire.

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