Role Summary The IT Category Lead is a senior leadership role within the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement – Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions. This position is pivotal in shaping and delivering ICT procurement strategies that drive value for money, risk mitigation, and compliance across high-value, complex contracts. Key Responsibilities *Strategic Procurement Leadership … Lead the ICT Category team in delivering complex procurement and contract management activities.• Develop and implement category strategies that align with organisational goals and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.• Provide expert commercial advice on multi-million-pound transactions, including leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships. *Commercial & Contract Management:• Oversee critical ICT contracts, ensuring robust delivery, performance … and compliance.• Drive value-for-money outcomes through strategic sourcing and commercial acumen.• Manage ICT-specific vendor relationships, leveraging public sector procurement frameworks. *Team & ResourceManagement:• Lead and develop a team of up to four procurement professionals, ensuring capacity and capability to meet market demands.• Foster a high-performance culture, inspiring resilience and adaptability during busy project periods. More ❯
Role Summary The IT Category Lead is a senior leadership role within the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement – Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions. This position is pivotal in shaping and delivering ICT procurement strategies that drive value for money, risk mitigation, and compliance across high-value, complex contracts. Key Responsibilities *Strategic Procurement Leadership … Lead the ICT Category team in delivering complex procurement and contract management activities.• Develop and implement category strategies that align with organisational goals and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.• Provide expert commercial advice on multi-million-pound transactions, including leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships. *Commercial & Contract Management:• Oversee critical ICT contracts, ensuring robust delivery, performance … and compliance.• Drive value-for-money outcomes through strategic sourcing and commercial acumen.• Manage ICT-specific vendor relationships, leveraging public sector procurement frameworks. *Team & ResourceManagement:• Lead and develop a team of up to four procurement professionals, ensuring capacity and capability to meet market demands.• Foster a high-performance culture, inspiring resilience and adaptability during busy project periods. More ❯
Role Summary The IT Category Lead is a senior leadership role within the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement – Technology, Collaboration & Complex Transactions. This position is pivotal in shaping and delivering ICT procurement strategies that drive value for money, risk mitigation, and compliance across high-value, complex contracts. Key Responsibilities *Strategic Procurement Leadership … Lead the ICT Category team in delivering complex procurement and contract management activities.• Develop and implement category strategies that align with organisational goals and ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.• Provide expert commercial advice on multi-million-pound transactions, including leading negotiations and managing supplier relationships. *Commercial & Contract Management:• Oversee critical ICT contracts, ensuring robust delivery, performance … and compliance.• Drive value-for-money outcomes through strategic sourcing and commercial acumen.• Manage ICT-specific vendor relationships, leveraging public sector procurement frameworks. *Team & ResourceManagement:• Lead and develop a team of up to four procurement professionals, ensuring capacity and capability to meet market demands.• Foster a high-performance culture, inspiring resilience and adaptability during busy project periods. More ❯
