IT Procurement Manager

Venn Group

  • Cambridge
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
  • Apply easily
IT Procurement ManagerWe are working with a Local Authority based in the East of England who are requiring the support of an interim IT Procurement Manager for an initial 6 month period.The client is looking for an experienced public sector procurement manager who has extensive knowledge of public sector procurement regulation and practice particularly in the field of IT.Duration: 6 months initially possible extensionRate: Negotiable rate Inside IR35Hours: 37 hours per weekHybrid working – 2-3 days on siteResponsibilities:
  • The Procurement Manager works in the Council’s Procurement and Commercial Team, having responsibility for a range of procurements valued over £100,000
  • Will be responsible for delivering compliant procurements which achieve value for money and high quality outcomes
  • Plan and deliver effective procurement processes that are compliant with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, the Public Contract Regulations/Procurement Act and any other relevant legislation
  • Acting as subject matter experts, work proactively with service areas to ensure that procurement documentation and processes are fit for purpose
  • Prepare appropriate and quality procurement documentation using the templates available to ensure that procurement processes are transparent and proportionate
  • Develop processes within the e tendering system and use that system (and any other relevant systems) efficiently and effectively in delivering the role
Requirements:
  • Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement regulation and practice particularly in the field of IT
  • Extensive technical and practical knowledge of the regulation framework which Local Authorities operate within
  • Knowledge of the role of procurement systems in a public sector procurement team

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