6 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The ICT Procurement Lead is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end procurement activity across IT and digital services within a local authority setting. • The role ensures compliant, cost-effective and strategic sourcing of ICT solutions, aligning with public sector procurement regulations and organisational objectives. • Working within a corporate resources function, the postholder will provide expert procurement advice and oversee complex ICT contracts and supplier relationships. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead end-to-end ICT procurement processes, from strategy through to contract award. • Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT and digital services. • Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015 / Procurement Act). • Manage tender processes including drafting specifications, ITTs and evaluation criteria. • Provide expert advice to stakeholders on procurement routes and commercial decisions. • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance. • Deliver value for money and cost savings across ICT spend. • Work collaboratively with IT, finance and legal teams. • Manage risk and ensure governance and audit compliance. • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting. Skills/Experience: • Proven experience in ICT / IT procurement within a public sector or local authority environment. • Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023). • Experience running complex tenders and frameworks (e.g. CCS frameworks such as G-Cloud, DOS). • Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills. • Experience managing suppliers and vendor relationships. • Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders. • Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills. • Knowledge of IT categories (software, hardware, cloud, digital services). • Ability to work independently and deliver at pace in a contract environment. Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Location: Hackney, London. • 6-month contract (approx.). • £500 per day Umbrella.