Crimson
City, Birmingham
IT Procurement Manager - HCM/Workday/SAP - Birmingham/London - Hybrid Outside IR35 Hybrid working - 1 day in London, 2 days in Birmingham on site per week Daily rate: (Apply online only) / day Contract Duration: 6 Month initial duration We are seeking an IT Procurement Manager for our esteemed client located in Birmingham. The IT Procurement Manager will come on board to strategically source, negotiate, and manage contracts for IT systems and services related to HCM platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be heavily involved in the vendor selection process, as well as having a deep understanding of business processes on a global scale. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and select vendors for HCM solutions (e.g., SAP, Workday). Build relationships with software providers and service integrators. Ensure vendors meet performance, compliance, and SLA requirements. Negotiate licensing, subscription, and support agreements. Ensure favourable terms for renewals, upgrades, and scalability. Mitigate risks through well-structured contracts. Align procurement strategy with HR and IT roadmaps. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. Lead RFP/RFI processes for new HCM initiatives. Track and manage spend across HCM platforms. Forecast future costs based on business growth and technology trends. Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for HCM systems. Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX). Assess and manage risks related to data security, vendor lock-in, and service continuity. Work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal teams. Translate business needs into technical and commercial requirements. Support digital transformation and workforce planning initiatives. Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to (url removed) for review. Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn 250 worth of vouchers.
IT Procurement Manager - HCM/Workday/SAP - Birmingham/London - Hybrid Outside IR35 Hybrid working - 1 day in London, 2 days in Birmingham on site per week Daily rate: (Apply online only) / day Contract Duration: 6 Month initial duration We are seeking an IT Procurement Manager for our esteemed client located in Birmingham. The IT Procurement Manager will come on board to strategically source, negotiate, and manage contracts for IT systems and services related to HCM platforms like SAP SuccessFactors and Workday, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be heavily involved in the vendor selection process, as well as having a deep understanding of business processes on a global scale. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and select vendors for HCM solutions (e.g., SAP, Workday). Build relationships with software providers and service integrators. Ensure vendors meet performance, compliance, and SLA requirements. Negotiate licensing, subscription, and support agreements. Ensure favourable terms for renewals, upgrades, and scalability. Mitigate risks through well-structured contracts. Align procurement strategy with HR and IT roadmaps. Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities. Lead RFP/RFI processes for new HCM initiatives. Track and manage spend across HCM platforms. Forecast future costs based on business growth and technology trends. Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) for HCM systems. Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX). Assess and manage risks related to data security, vendor lock-in, and service continuity. Work closely with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal teams. Translate business needs into technical and commercial requirements. Support digital transformation and workforce planning initiatives. Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to (url removed) for review. Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn 250 worth of vouchers.
Synergize Consulting Ltd
We have partnered with a global IT consultancy at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering enterprise-scale solutions to clients across the UK and Europe. As part of their continued growth in the SAP space, they are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative, end-to-end SAP solutions. This is a permanent, UK-remote position , with occasional travel to client sites (either London, Farnborough, Newcastle, or Erskine) as required. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will hold active UK SC Clearance or willing and eligible to undergo. As a key member of the SAP architecture team, you will shape and lead the design of S/4HANA-based transformations-Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition. You will work directly with C-level stakeholders, delivery teams, and integrators to architect scalable and business-aligned SAP landscapes across Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Procurement. Key Responsibilities Architect and govern SAP S/4HANA solutions across modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and Ariba. Translate business strategy into integrated SAP solutions, process models, and deployment plans. Engage in pre-sales activities including RFP responses, effort estimations, and demo planning. Collaborate with technical, data, and functional teams to ensure traceable, scalable architectures. Guide customers through the SAP roadmap including innovations like Fiori UX, SAP BTP, and Embedded analytics. Provide solution assurance, lead design reviews, and mentor junior consultants. Contribute to internal IP development and innovation practices. What We're Looking For Proven track record delivering SAP programs across industries such as Manufacturing, CPG, Retail, or Public Sector. Extensive SAP consulting experience with cross-functional knowledge. At least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA transformation projects (Greenfield or Brownfield) in a solution architecture role. Solid understanding of SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, WM, and integration strategies. Experience defining To-Be architectures, process maps, and technical deployment models. Familiarity with SAP Cloud, RISE with SAP, and hybrid/cloud-based deployments. Skills & Tools Functional expertise in at least two areas (eg Finance + Logistics or Manufacturing + Procurement). Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - up to CIO/CTO level. Tools: Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, ARIS, Signavio, LeanIX. Awareness of SAP Activate, agile methodologies, TOGAF principles. Qualifications & Certifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Engineering, or Business. SAP certifications in S/4HANA Finance, Logistics, or Architecture preferred. TOGAF, ITIL, or cloud (AWS/Azure) certifications a plus. Why Join? Join a global consultancy driving SAP innovation at enterprise scale. Work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with flexible travel to key client locations. Be part of a collaborative, growth-focused environment with access to high-profile transformation programmes.
We have partnered with a global IT consultancy at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering enterprise-scale solutions to clients across the UK and Europe. As part of their continued growth in the SAP space, they are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative, end-to-end SAP solutions. This is a permanent, UK-remote position , with occasional travel to client sites (either London, Farnborough, Newcastle, or Erskine) as required. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will hold active UK SC Clearance or willing and eligible to undergo. As a key member of the SAP architecture team, you will shape and lead the design of S/4HANA-based transformations-Greenfield, Brownfield, or Selective Data Transition. You will work directly with C-level stakeholders, delivery teams, and integrators to architect scalable and business-aligned SAP landscapes across Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Procurement. Key Responsibilities Architect and govern SAP S/4HANA solutions across modules such as FI/CO, MM, SD, PP, and Ariba. Translate business strategy into integrated SAP solutions, process models, and deployment plans. Engage in pre-sales activities including RFP responses, effort estimations, and demo planning. Collaborate with technical, data, and functional teams to ensure traceable, scalable architectures. Guide customers through the SAP roadmap including innovations like Fiori UX, SAP BTP, and Embedded analytics. Provide solution assurance, lead design reviews, and mentor junior consultants. Contribute to internal IP development and innovation practices. What We're Looking For Proven track record delivering SAP programs across industries such as Manufacturing, CPG, Retail, or Public Sector. Extensive SAP consulting experience with cross-functional knowledge. At least 2 full-cycle S/4HANA transformation projects (Greenfield or Brownfield) in a solution architecture role. Solid understanding of SAP modules such as FICO, MM, SD, PP, WM, and integration strategies. Experience defining To-Be architectures, process maps, and technical deployment models. Familiarity with SAP Cloud, RISE with SAP, and hybrid/cloud-based deployments. Skills & Tools Functional expertise in at least two areas (eg Finance + Logistics or Manufacturing + Procurement). Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - up to CIO/CTO level. Tools: Solution Manager, JIRA, Confluence, ARIS, Signavio, LeanIX. Awareness of SAP Activate, agile methodologies, TOGAF principles. Qualifications & Certifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Engineering, or Business. SAP certifications in S/4HANA Finance, Logistics, or Architecture preferred. TOGAF, ITIL, or cloud (AWS/Azure) certifications a plus. Why Join? Join a global consultancy driving SAP innovation at enterprise scale. Work remotely from anywhere in the UK, with flexible travel to key client locations. Be part of a collaborative, growth-focused environment with access to high-profile transformation programmes.
