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Job Description
| Salary £44,711-£49,764 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Digital Procurement & Contract Officer |
Job Description
| Salary £44,711-£49,764 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Digital Procurement & Contract Officer |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Are you passionate about transforming digital procurement and contract management?
Lancashire County Council is seeking a Digital Procurement & Contract Officer to help reshape how we source, manage, and deliver digital products and services.
This exciting opportunity sits within Digital Services in our newly formed Digital Commissioning Service, a key driver of our Digital Strategy 2025–2029. Built around user needs, collaboration, and data-led decision-making, the service enables smarter procurement, stronger supplier relationships, and a more resilient digital infrastructure.
As Digital Procurement & Contract Officer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how we design, procure, and manage digital services. You will work closely with colleagues across Digital Services and Procurement to:
* Embed outcome-based procurement approaches
* Ensure robust contract management
* Maintain operational resilience across our digital supply chain
This is a unique chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of digital delivery in Lancashire.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the shift to outcome-based procurement focused on user needs.
* Ensure suppliers meet service quality, availability, and innovation standards.
* Introduce SLAs and OLAs to promote governance and service integration.
* Act as a key liaison between Digital Services and Procurement teams.
* Advise on emerging digital products and services.
* Support strategic sourcing and contract management for digital initiatives.
* Embed corporate approaches to supplier relationship management.
* Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
* Build strong partnerships with senior officers and stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience:
* Relevant degree or professional qualification.
* Experience in digital asset and license management.
* Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
* Experience in public sector procurement and contract management.
* Certification in procurement/contract management (desirable).
Skills & Knowledge:
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
* In-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.
* Understanding of strategic sourcing methodologies.
* Ability to lead and motivate teams.
* Knowledge of cybersecurity risks in procurement.
Join us in shaping the future of digital procurement and contracts at Lancashire County Council. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow your career in a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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