Job Type: 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 Digital & IT Strategy
* Lead the strategic development and category management of Digital & IT, and any other related services supported by IT, as required, ensuring value for money for Council Services, in line with robust Commissioning Policy and Governance regulations
* 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 Required
* Commercial expertise
* Contract and performance management skills
* Understanding of public sector procurement legislation
* Extensive IT market knowledge
* Strong leadership and communication skills
Essential Qualification Required
* A minimum of CIPS level 3 or at least 5 years of experience in purchasing IT solutions
Benefits and Perks
* Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
* Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or Sutton
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* Comprehensive learning and development programme
* Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
* Interest free season ticket loans
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
* Zip car scheme
* Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
* Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
* Subsidised gym membership
Additional Information
* Working arrangements: 4 days a week in the office initially, reducing to 1 day a week
* Hybrid working model
* Long term, post probation - twice a month in the office, subject to service/corporate
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