We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Kingston to assist with the appointment of a Commercial Lead, on a Permanent basis, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £57,663.00 - £63,157.00 per Annum
Summary:
The Royal Borough of Kingston is seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Lead IT and Digital to shape and deliver the Councils Digital & IT strategy in relation to procurement, contracts, negotiations, and supplier management. You will lead commissioning efforts for IT services across Kingston and Sutton, drive commercial performance, and ensure value for money through innovative and compliant practices.
Responsibilities:
* Lead procurement strategy, negotiations, and supplier management for all Digital & IT contracts.
* Drive delivery of the Digital & IT Service Plan and category management across Kingston and Sutton Councils.
* Oversee and manage contract performance, ensuring optimal value from commissioned services.
* Lead market engagement, assess trends, and shape commissioning to align with service priorities.
* Ensure all Digital & IT purchases represent need-based, quality-driven, and cost-effective decisions.
* Manage strategic relationships with service providers, driving continuous improvement.
* Monitor and report on commercial performance and VFM (Value for Money) outcomes.
Qualification:
* Holds a minimum of CIPS Level 3 qualification or equivalent 5+ years in IT procurement.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
* You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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