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An organisation that provides critical public services that rely on robust, secure, and innovative ICT solutions. As part of their ongoing transformation, they are strengthening commercial capability to ensure delivery of maximum value from technology investments in line with government policy and best practice.
Your new role
As an experienced ICT Commercial Manager, you will ead and manage complex digital and technology procurements and supplier relationships across the organisation.This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering end-to-end procurements, ensuring compliance with PA23 (Procurement Act 2023), and maximising value through the effective use of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks.You will play a key role in shaping ICT commercial strategy, driving innovation in sourcing, and ensuring contracts deliver high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activities for ICT and digital services, from early market engagement through to contract award and mobilisation.Ensure all commercial activity complies with Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and associated regulations, policies, and governance
- Design and execute sourcing strategies using CCS frameworks, including G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists (DOS), Technology Products & Associated Services (TePAS), and others
- Provide expert commercial input into business cases, procurement strategies, and project delivery
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, driving performance, innovation, and value for money
- Lead negotiations on complex ICT contracts, including cloud, software, infrastructure, and digital services
- Work collaboratively with technical, legal, and finance teams to ensure robust commercial outcomes.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks across the procurement lifecycle
- Champion best practice in public sector procurement and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a commercially astute professional with strong experience in ICT procurement within a public sector or regulated environment.
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end ICT procurements
- Strong knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and/or Public Contracts Regulations
- Extensive experience using CCS frameworks for technology procurement
- Demonstrable expertise in drafting and negotiating ICT contracts
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex procurements simultaneously
- Experience in supplier and contract management
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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