2 of 2 Remote Contract Negotiation Jobs in South London

Permanent Location: Local Authority Job Purpose The role of Commercial Lead for Digital & IT is a permanent position focused on shaping and delivering the Digital & IT Strategy for Procurement, Contract, Negotiations, and Supplier management, ensuring adherence to commissioning governance. Key Duties/Accountabilities Lead market engagement across the whole of the sector to develop insights and shape the Councils … Identify and highlight market opportunities to enable the commissioning cycle to take early and effective advantage of market changes Act as a subject matter expert on effective and efficient contract management and lead on the development of appropriate management mechanisms, policies and processes for the Digital & IT category Effectively manage strategic contract relationships with service providers that promote … development of providers and markets to ensure the council receives best value for money and continuous improvement over the life of contracts, through constructive challenge and negotiation Oversee the delivery of a provider led approach to contract management and development with strategic oversight and expertise to ensure spend is achieving objectives and aligns with strategic priorities Essential Experience More ❯

Digital to shape and deliver innovative, value-driven digital strategies across a shared service setting that supports multiple partners. This role leads on all aspects of Digital & IT procurement, contract management, supplier relationships, and commissioning governance, ensuring that digital investments are aligned to strategic goals and deliver maximum value and performance. Main Duties and Responsibilities o Leading the development … and implementation of a comprehensive Digital & IT Service Plan and Category Strategy. o Driving complex procurement processes and contract negotiations across a variety of IT and digital services. o Acting as the subject matter expert for all IT commissioning and supplier engagement. o Ensuring digital contracts and services provide value for money, measurable impact, and continuous improvement. o Shaping … to colleagues across teams, helping build commercial and commissioning capability. o Deputising for the Commercial Manager – Digital & IT as required. Skills & Experience o A strong background in IT procurement, contract management, and commercial leadership within a complex or public service setting. o Proven ability to navigate procurement legislation, frameworks, and commissioning best practice. o Commercial acumen and expertise in More ❯