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IT Procurement Interim 2 days per week

IT Procurement Interim 2 days per week

  • Location

    England

  • Sector:

    Procurement

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £650 - £750 per day

  • Contact:

    Sally Davis

  • Contact email:

    sally.davis@1st-executive.com

  • Job ref:

    692499-230426_1776957773

  • Published:

    16 days ago

  • Duration:

    4 MONTHS

  • Expiry date:

    2026-05-23

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Job Title: Interim Fractional IT Procurement Specialist 2 days per week
Rate: £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Contract Type: Interim / Fractional

***Please do not apply unless you can demonstrate recent experince of driving commercial advantage in procurement negotiataions with Microsoft***

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Procurement professional to take on a high-impact, fractional interim role, 2 days per week. You will operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment, leading strategic negotiations with Microsoft and driving commercial value across IT spend.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations with Microsoft, including licensing and enterprise agreements
  • Identify and leverage key commercial drivers to achieve cost savings and improved contract terms
  • Provide expert guidance on IT procurement strategy, supplier engagement, and negotiation approach
  • Challenge existing agreements and identify opportunities for optimisation and value creation
  • Work independently with minimal oversight, delivering results at pace

Key Requirements

  • Extensive and recent experience in IT procurement, specifically with Microsoft agreements
  • Deep understanding of licensing models, commercial constructs, and negotiation levers
  • Proven track record of delivering commercially advantageous outcomes
  • Ability to operate in a highly autonomous, fast-paced environment

Why Apply

  • £700/day Outside IR35
  • 2 days per week
  • Fully remote, flexible working
  • High-impact role with immediate value delivery
  • Opportunity to lead strategic negotiations with a major global supplier

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