Job Description
In this role, you will be working in a friendly and innovative team on a home-based work pattern. This role offers flexible work patterns and fantastic training opportunities and the chance to further your procurement career during a period of growth and investment in the function. We are proud of our record in upskilling our staff and helping them develop and progress within the organisation.
As ICT Commercial Manager, you will responsible for Commissioning ICT procurement services and agreeing the most appropriate approach to deliver the required services (internal or external). You will be responsible for setting parameters for commercial negotiations with potential suppliers leading the most sensitive ones, and the procurement (if external) of the identified services utilising the most efficient route.
A key focus of this role is to ensure best value for money for the services procured by the council's ICT department, driving cost savings and ensuring that all spending is supported by a business case model. With high levels of autonomy available, you will be responsible for developing the ICT Commissioning and Supplier Relationship Management processes; the creation and maintenance of all ICT supplier contracts and commercials; and conducting regular supplier reviews to ensure all IT contracts remain fit for purpose, provide a quality service and best value for money.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
To be successful in this role, you need to have excellent IT Procurement, negotiation and commercial expertise with experience of managing IT procurement resources. You will have solid operational understanding and experience of working with PCR 2015 regulations and of managing vendors, suppliers and contractors. You will be able to think, plan and act strategically and develop creative and innovative solutions to complex issues. With a proven ability to analyse data, identify recurring problems and implement change that delivers service improvements you will have a good understanding of legal implications: compliance, data protection etc.
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