IT Procurement Officer

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Purchasing

Job title

IT Procurement Officer

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering IT sourcing strategies across a broad technology landscape, supporting critical business initiatives while ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance and value creation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Information Security to manage end-to-end procurement activities in a highly regulated banking environment.

About You
You are a confident and credible procurement professional with strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills, comfortable operating in a complex and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end IT procurement activities across software, hardware, cloud services, IT services, data centres and networking
• Develop and execute IT sourcing strategies and category roadmaps aligned to business objectives and risk appetite
• Negotiate complex commercial and contractual arrangements with technology vendors, ensuring optimal terms and appropriate risk controls
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities for savings, consolidation and operational efficiency
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, group standards and regulatory requirements (including FCA, PRA, EBA and DORA)
• Partner with IT, Legal, Risk and Information Security teams on vendor due diligence, onboarding and governance
• Present detailed financial and commercial data clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders
• Contribute to procurement governance forums and support the Chief Procurement Officer with committee materials and reporting
• Perform procurement-related controls, KRIs and conflict-of-interest processes as required

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you!

Make an impact that matters

Your work contributes to a social responsibility and sustainable future. As a founding signatory of the Equator Principles and a global leader in sustainable finance, we finance projects that benefit both people and the planet. You can extend your impact through our Charities Committee, which provides annual paid volunteering leave to support causes you care about.

Grow without limits

Access development opportunities across the Crédit Agricole Group; whether deepening expertise, exploring new skills or taking on roles across borders. Our structured mentoring programme connects you with experienced colleagues, while cross-functional projects and learning initiatives help you build the capabilities that matter most to you.

Thrive in a culture built on trust

Be part of a collaborative environment built on trust, autonomy, and empowerment. Diversity is celebrated through our SPRING Diversity network, and our Sports and Social Club fosters genuine connections beyond the workplace. Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work, it is a place where you can make a positive impact.

Shape the future of banking

From digital transformation to innovative solutions, you are fully supported to challenge conventions and turn ideas into reality.

Join us

Our hiring process is open to all. Should you require any accommodations, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Remote work

hybrid

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Bachelor degree or above within relevant discipline

Experience

• Proven IT procurement experience within financial services, banking or a similarly regulated environment

• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex technology contracts, including regulatory and risk-driven requirements

• Experience running end-to-end RFX processes for technology teams

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement and source-to-contract processes

• Exceptional analytical capability with the ability to present complex financial information clearly

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Technical skills required

• CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

• Exposure to infrastructure, cloud, software (SaaS and on-premise), cybersecurity and networking categories

• Experience with low-latency trading infrastructure and international network connectivity

• Familiarity with P2P / S2C systems (experience with Ivalua is advantageous but not essential)

Languages

English