Managed Services
Your External IT Procurement & Vendor Manager
I work as an extension of your team, managing your vendor relationships, contracts, and negotiations. I build strong connections with both your internal stakeholders and your key vendors to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvements. This frees your time to focus on strategic priorities.
A long-term collaboration delivers the greatest value, which is why I recommend ongoing vendor management as the primary engagement model. However, I also support targeted initiatives, major contract renewals, critical RFPs, or vendor consolidation projects.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a rapid assessment to evaluate risks and opportunities across your vendor ecosystem at minimal cost and time investment.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
You receive regular reporting on renewal pipeline status, savings delivered, budget tracking, vendor performance, and upcoming risks or opportunities. Recommendations keep you ahead of market changes.
​​
​
ENGAGEMENT MODEL
12-month engagement (renewable). Monthly retainer based on vendor portfolio size and level of support required. You can stop at any time.
​​
​
THIS IS RIGHT FOR YOU IF :
• You want the benefits of a senior procurement leader without the permanent hire,
• Your IT spend is significant and vendor relationships are strategically important,
• You need consistent, disciplined vendor management but lack internal resources.
First, we BUILD:
I build the foundational elements you need: contract repository with renewal calendar, vendor selection and approval processes, shadow IT controls, spending authority frameworks, and vendor performance management.
They're practical tools built using your existing systems that create visibility and control. I propose, you validate, we implement together.
Then, I RUN your IT procurement function:
Contract Renewal Management
I maintain the renewal calendar, engage vendors 90-120 days before expiration, benchmark pricing against market rates, negotiate improved terms, eliminate unused licenses, and ensure every renewal include stronger protections.
Competitive Sourcing & RFPs
When new investments arise or existing vendors underperform, I manage the complete RFP process: requirements gathering, vendor identification and engagement, proposal evaluation, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization. You provide input and make final decisions; I handle execution.
SaaS & Cloud Optimisation
I continuously monitor your software portfolio to identify shelfware (unused licenses), redundant tools, optimisation opportunities (right-sizing, reserved instances), and consolidation possibilities. Regular audits ensure you're not paying for what you don't use.
​
Vendor Management
I coordinate QBRs with strategic vendors, address performance issues before they escalate, and maintain accountability through documented metrics and action plans.​​