Teqniq is searching for a Permanent Commercial Lead to work in the public sector.
Permanent.
Job Description:
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 Suttons' 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 Offer to You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re 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. We’re 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 our dynamic and experienced management team.In addition we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff supported by our IT infrastructure, Google Chromebooks and Google Apps, which have acted as a key enabler for collaborative and streamlined working. We 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.
Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)Three volunteering days per year in Kingston or SuttonFlexible and agile working arrangementsComprehensive learning and development programmeDiscounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centresInterest free season ticket loansLocal Government Pension SchemeBicycle loan facilities and cycle to work schemeZip car schemeFree eye tests and contribution towards glassesConfidential wellbeing and counselling supportSubsidised gym membership
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