Senior Project Manager - Procurement & Vendor Management Job

Job Description – Project Manager / Delivery Lead / Business Analyst (Contract Management & Procurement)

Position Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced and proactive Project Manager / Delivery Lead / Business Analyst to support a large-scale IT Procurement and Contract Management initiative. This is a critical role requiring a strong blend of project management, delivery leadership, business analysis, stakeholder management, vendor management, and contract governance skills.

The successful candidate will coordinate multiple workstreams, drive contract negotiations with software vendors, collaborate with procurement and leadership teams, track contract lifecycle activities, and ensure successful delivery of project objectives.

Location & Timeline

• Location: India
• Working Hours: EU Time Zone with significant US overlap and some APAC interaction
• Preferred Schedule: Able to support EU working hours and work until 6:00 PM CET/CEST when required
• Start Date: November 2026
• Duration: 9 Months (until July 2027)
• Allocation: 100%

Experience Required

• 15-20+ years of overall experience
• Extensive Project Management and Delivery Leadership experience
• Strong Business Analysis and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Experience working with Procurement, Vendor Management, and Contract Negotiation initiatives
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple large workstreams related to software vendor contract negotiations.
• Act as a hybrid Project Manager, Delivery Lead, and Business Analyst.
• Drive procurement-related activities in collaboration with Procurement teams, Service Delivery Managers (SDMs), and business leaders.
• Manage end-to-end contract-related activities including RFP tracking, renewals, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Gather and consolidate requirements across multiple contracts and stakeholders.
• Establish and manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, and timelines.
• Track utilization and licensing-related information required for commercial discussions.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to gather information required for negotiations and decision-making.
• Monitor and report contract negotiation progress and project status.
• Manage relationships with software vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure risks, issues, dependencies, and action items are proactively tracked and resolved.
• Oversee financial aspects related to contracts and procurement activities.
• Drive execution and ensure successful delivery of agreed outcomes.

Key Skills

• Project Management
• Delivery Management
• Business Analysis
• Procurement Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management
• Program Governance
• Risk & Issue Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Timeline & Milestone Management

Preferred Attributes

• Strong executive communication skills
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Strong coordination and influencing skills across multiple teams
• Experience working in highly demanding and fast-paced environments
• Proven track record of driving large-scale initiatives to successful completion

Employment Type

• Contract
• Full-Time Allocation (100%)

Number of Positions

• 1 Position

Customer/Account

• Smith & Nephew (SNI) – Internal IT / Procurement Initiative