IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist / IT Category Manager - AWD online : Job Details

IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist with experience in IT procurement and strong computer literacy, specifically in PowerPoint, Excel and e-procurement software, is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

SALARY: £44,711 - £49,764 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an IT Procurement and Contracts Specialistwith experience in IT procurement and strong computer literacy, specifically in PowerPoint, Excel and e-procurement software.

As the IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist you will join a motivated procurement team, playing an integral role in providing specialist procurement advice and contract management, focussing on IT contracts.

This is a great time to join as the organisation has exciting upcoming projects with CRM, Data Analytics, Property, Planning and Enforcement systems.

Working as an IT Procurement and Contracts Specialist you will support the corporate strategy and priorities, ensuring these are based on evidence and align with the organisation’s aims. You will ensure services, programmes, projects and employees are working toward a common set of outcomes as specified in the Corporate Plan and IT Service Plan.

DUTIES

Your duties as the IT Procurement and Contracts Specialistwill include:

• Support procurement activity to deliver the organisation’s IT strategy

• Work alongside internal colleagues including those within the IT department

• Develop an organisation-wide performance management framework, including highlighting procurement and contract risks and opportunities, coordinate performance data from IT

• Providing high quality IT procurement related support and advice

• Explore innovative ways to deliver the organisation’s Plan outcomes

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Good knowledge and experience of public sector procurement regulations, with a specific focus in the IT category

• Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the implications of the procurement act 2023

• Experience in IT procurement

• Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification

• Strong IT skills specifically in PowerPoint and Excel

• Experience of using e-procurement software

BENEFITS

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

• An excellent local government pension scheme

• An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

• A range of local & lifestyle discounts

• Use of a free onsite gym

• Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

• And much more!

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JOB REF: AWDO-P12928

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