Job Description - Senior Category Manager for IT Procurement & Commercial (045379)
Organisation
Commercial
Job
Position Type - Full Time
Senior Category Manager
Location: Pier Walk, Endeavour Square and Palestra (Hybrid working approach)
Contract: Permanent – TfL Band 4
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Overview of project/role
In this role you’ll own the end-to-end sourcing and contract management processes for your category, from strategy development to contract execution and contract management. You’ll also manage a team of up to 7 professional Procurement and Commercial Managers and Assistant Procurement and Commercial Managers to deliver against category targets.
These roles report into the Head of Procurement and Commercial, IT. The IT P&C function operates to a nine-category structure. Your focus will be within Operational technology.
Key Experience / Accountabilities
All desirable unless stated essential
* Experience of sourcing and managing IT contracts across the entire IT portfolio (essential)
* Experience with top-tier IT companies and an understanding of their offerings, differentiators and commercial models
* The ability to work in a diverse environment
* Familiarity with relevant Public Sector procurement regulations
* Experience of delivering technology procurement projects from cradle to grave
* Experience in overseeing resources to deliver against the various contracts and projects within the portfolios
* Lead the commercial team to deliver effective end-to-end commercial services for a defined category of spend
* Lead the development of commercial category and sourcing strategies, utilising market analysis, subject matter expertise and engagement with business stakeholders to inform design and ensure innovative & best practice approaches are applied to optimise value
* Ensure key senior stakeholders are bought in and willing to implement strategies
* Ensure influence and early input into TfL business plan development by building strong relationships with key business stakeholders, providing appropriate challenge and thought leadership to influence and support business decision making
* Lead a range of procurement routes to market and maintain expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Sourcing Process to ensure optimum levels of Value are delivered. Provide a strong knowledge of commercial models and approaches/techniques necessary to achieve best in class sourcing, and offer expert category knowledge
* Deliver substantial cost benefit and opex and capex benefits within the portfolio. Deliver improved customer outcomes to TfL stakeholders, with a strong understanding of the customer journey and how to continually improve service
* Identify and manage project commercial risks and provide reporting and assurance to the business that project risks are appropriately identified, mitigated and managed
* Ensure effective mobilisation and implementation for newly awarded contracts, and the relevant TfL contract management and/or supplier management framework and toolkit are developed and implemented
* Lead the commercial and contractual performance management of contracts. Lead contract performance reviews, managing key commercial risks & mitigations to reduce TfL's reputational or financial exposure and identify any additional benefit opportunities. Ensure that all commercial actions, improvements and escalations are driven forward in a timely manner
* Develop strong relationships with key critical / strategic suppliers to facilitate delivery of increased commercial value, maximising bottom line value, performance, cost efficiency and service provision, in line with TfL's risk appetite
* Lead on dispute resolution in the event of a commercial dispute, ensuring that commercial issues are resolved in a proportionate and timely manner
* Lead and develop a team to ensure high quality commercial outcomes
You will be experienced in the following:
* Considerable years of experience in sourcing and managing IT contracts
* Experience with top-tier IT companies and an understanding of their offerings, differentiators, and commercial models
* Managing a team across a number of transformation projects, whilst maintaining business as usual contracts and 3rd party management
* Working in a diverse environment.
* Familiarity with relevant Public Sector procurement regulations, specifically PCR 2015.
* Experience of delivering technology procurement projects from cradle to grave.
* Experience in overseeing resources to deliver against the various contracts and projects within the portfolios.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.
Application Process
* Please apply using your CV and a two-page covering letter. Word format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
* Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure files are a maximum size of 1MB
The closing date for applications is Sunday 10th November 2024 @ 23:59
We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.
We are planning on interviews being held in early January 2025.
UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship available, more information on the process can be discussed during the application process.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:
* Final salary pension scheme
* Free travel for you on the TfL network
* Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
* 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
* TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
* Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
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