Are you a specialist within ICT Procurement, with experience as a Category Manager or looking to take your next step into a more senior role?
We have an exciting opportunity working for one of London’s largest organisations as a Procurement Manager.
Role overview:
The Head of Category – ICT is a key member of the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting into the Head of Commercial – Corporate. The role is responsible for leading the ICT Category team in procurement and commercial contract management activity that maximises value for money and minimises risks
Key Information:
- Location: 2 days SE1 0LL Head Office/3 days WFH
- Salary range: £52,242 - £67,836 per annum
- Permanent Position
Experience:
- Extensive hands-on experience in procurement, category and contract management with demonstrable subject matter and stakeholder influencing experience in the ICT category at a relevant level.
- Advanced working knowledge and experience of public sector procurement procedures and regulations governing the invitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for public procurements.
- Experience of using a wide range of information technology applications, including project management tools, together with good keyboard skills and an awareness of how IT systems can be utilised in an office environment.
- Possession of, or participation in a course of study leading and or willingness to work towards a Professional Diploma in in Procurement and Supply and MCIPS membership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and embedding this knowledge into fulfilling a procurement role.
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave• Flexible working including work from home 60%• Free access to the Brigade gym• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers• Free counselling• Season ticket loans
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply with your up-to-date CV.