About the service and Team
The purpose of the commercial team is to lead and deliver the core Digital & IT requirements and develop short, medium and long term procurement strategy plans. The team is responsible for delivering and managing the complete lifecycle of Digital & IT's contract in line with the service plan.
Additionally, the team is currently transitioning to expand its expertise to provide a greater level of support to the various services for their line of business procurement and contract activities and negotiations.
About the Role and Our Clients Ideal Candidate
The role of Commercial Lead for Digital & IT is a permanent position which focuses on shaping and delivering the Digital & IT Strategy for Procurement, Contract, Negotiations, and Supplier management, ensuring adherence to commissioning governance. The role requires a procurement and contract subject matter expert across the IT category.
The position involves driving the delivery of the Digital & IT Service plan/strategy, market management, and working with stakeholders. It aims to achieve value for money (VFM) in commissioning spend and contract performance for Kingston and Sutton Councils' shared IT service.
Key activities include leadership, commissioning and performance management, customer and partner relations, digital/new ways of working, and delivery of IT strategy.
The ideal candidate should have commercial expertise, contract and performance management skills, an understa...