Overview

Now Hiring: IT Strategic Sourcing Manager at Pontoon Solutions. Bristol: 2 days per week on site required. 6-month initial contract.

Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? We’re looking for an experienced professional to shape and deliver category strategies, lead sourcing activities, and drive maximum value from supplier relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading financial services organisation that is investing heavily in transformation, innovation, and building strong supplier partnerships. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping commercial outcomes that directly impact the success of the business.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing category strategies that optimise cost, quality, and risk
• Leading sourcing initiatives – from supplier selection to contract negotiation
• Managing supplier relationships to deliver continuous improvement and innovation
• Embedding robust governance, compliance, and best practice sourcing
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver long-term commercial success

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Commercial awareness with a focus on cost optimisation and value creation
• Familiarity with supplier governance and risk management

This role offers the chance to work in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation where your expertise will shape supplier strategy, improve processes, and drive real business impact. You’ll have exposure to senior stakeholders, complex projects, and the opportunity to progress in a high-performing team.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in strategic sourcing and supplier management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services and Banking

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