| 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:
1. Embed outcome-based procurement approaches
2. Ensure robust contract management
3. 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.