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 understanding of public sector procurement legislation, extensive IT market knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. A minimum of CIPS level 3 or having at least 5 years of experience in purchasing IT solutions is also an important attribute. Our Clinets Offer to You As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, they are committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. They are constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and their dynamic and experienced management team. In addition they offer a modern and flexible working environment for their staff supported by their IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. They operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. It enables staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation