We have a new opportunity available for an IT/digital procurement specialist. We are looking for a dynamic and commercially focused IT expert who is able to shape strategy, drive transformation and improve value through cashable savings.
You'll support, encourage, and nurture excellent procurement and contract management practices across your immediate team and the wider stakeholder group. Applying your procurement knowledge combined with an understanding of the needs and priorities of the organisation, you will be able to advise, train and coach the team and others to ensure and inspire a high level of performance and high standards in contract management approaches.
This is a hybrid role requiring one day a week in the office (occasionally two) so we're looking for applications from candidates in the Oxfordshire/Berks/Bucks/Wilts/Gloucs regions (possibly even further afield) who are happy with weekly travel to a very accessible office on the outskirts of Oxford.
Your profile and background
You'll be someone who is well positioned to assist ICT colleagues (and other colleagues as required) in all aspects of procurement including contract specifications, sourcing options, tendering processes and pricing strategies.
You'll have extensive experience managing the procurement of IT systems and services, renewals and extensions to ensure compliance with legal and internal obligations (including GDPR).
You'll have a detailed market and techni...