RFP Manager, IT Outsourcing, London, Contract, £500 to 600 p/d

Job title : RFP Manager, IT Outsourcing, London, Contract, £500 to 600 p/d
Location : London
Job type : Contract
Salary : £500 - 600 per day
Sector : Digital & Media
Reference : 20662RS

RFP Manager – IT Outsourcing – London, Contract, £500 – 600 p/d Inside IR35

Our client, a leading exhibitions and events company, is seeking an RFP Manager to join them on a contractual basis working out of their London office until the end of the year. Working within their Procurement function, you will be responsible for the entire IT outsource vendor selection for the business.

Responsibilities:
• The development and production of IT Outsourcing Request for proposal(s) RFP), and associated documentation
• Assisting with Vendor selection (both for the issuing of the RFP and reviewing responses)
• Managing and meeting proposal deadlines by establishing project priorities and due dates.
• Scheduling and facilitating meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
• Vendor selection Being the key contact with regard to RFP and DDQ queries.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in creating and reviewing RFP documents for an IT outsourcing project
• Experience working in an IT outsourcing project
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading global media business supporting on a highly visible large change initiative.