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We are working with a Regulator Body who are looking for an experienced IT Requirements Manager (Purchasing) for 4 months initially (there is potential to extend to March 2026)
The role is full time, to start in April and paying £220 Umbrella per hour. The role is in scope of IR35.
The role is fully remote but you may be asked to attend the office in Manchester on the odd occasion. Travel to the Manchester office would be reimbursed/paid for.
The role:
To act as the IT Requirements Manager for the Institute, undertaking the purchasing of software and IT goods. Creating technical specifications and leading upon IT tenders.
Ensuring compliance with procurement and best practice procedures to ensure that best value is obtained for the Institute. Providing operational procurement guidance to the teams within the organisation upon IT purchases. Project management for IT procurement projects as directed.
To provide a central resource for IT purchasing knowledge and best practice.
As IT Requirements Manager you will be responsible for:
Management and leadership
- To be a lead upon IT procurement activity within the Institute
- Contributing to the development, planning and delivery of the Institute's strategy for own and others area(s) of work to meet the Institute's organisational objectives
- Contributing to the effective governance of the organisation, ensuring that staff understand financial control issues, the importance of financial probity and their contribution to governance
- Ensuring that managers at all levels of the organisation adhere to the financial and IT policies of the organisation and promoting good working practice
Communication
- Acting as the main contact point for the specialist area of work and providing advice and support to directors, budget managers, other staff and with external partners
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and engagement with internal and external colleagues
Planning and organisation
- Consulting widely to evaluate the effectiveness of the Institute's strategy in own area of work and producing reports to inform future programme development
Other
- Providing cover and deputising for DIT Business Operations and Governance Lead in their absence
Essential criteria
- Experience of producing IT specifications working alongside IT technical staff to produce fit for purpose specifications and tender assessments for the public sector
- Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
- Knowledge of procurement methods and business analysis techniques for the public sector.
Please only apply for this post if you have all the essential experience, knowledge and skills a mentioned above.
Please only apply of you are available on nor more than 2 week's notice.
Thank you
Charlotte
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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