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Introduction

Working with the Procurement and Contracts Manager, ensure the successful procurement of specific IT & Digital solutions, including but not limited to Lewisham Homes. This also includes effective contract management, purchasing and sourcing.

What’s the role ?

Senior Procurement and IT Contracts Officer - x 1 role :Responsible for the procurement of specific new Digital and IT services, and effective contract management, purchasing and sourcing. Experience in the procuremen it process, through requirement gathering and identifying the route to market, to evaluation and moderation, and ultimately contract award.

What’s in it for you ?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

Supportive staff network

What we're looking for

Strong knowledge of the IT industry/technology solutions to manage and support the Council’s IT procurement arrangements

Excellent IT Procurement, negotiation and commercial expertise

Experience of managing IT procurement resources

Strong knowledge of public sector procurement to manage and support the Council’s procurement arrangements across a range of services including IT.

Experience of contract management matters related to procurement practices ensuring compliance with procurement procedures, standing orders and financial regulations, including the management of commercial risks.

Ability to deal with vendors, suppliers and contractors

Able to think, plan and act strategically and develop creative and innovative solutions to complex issues.

Able to establish positive relationships with senior managers that generate mutual confidence and respect. 

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special Conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact mark.froud@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here for the job description and person specification
 
Extra Salary Details 

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you. 

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