Ict Senior Buyer - Preston, United Kingdom - Fox Morris Group
Description
ICT Senior Buyer - Lancashire County CouncilWe are looking for a
ICT Senior Buyer will be based at:
Job Purpose
An experienced Senior Buyer specialising in ICT within the County Council.
This post will provide support to the Senior ICT Supplier Manager in developing and delivering the sourcing and supplier management framework to meet the County Council's Digital requirements.
To support a strategic approach to ICT Supplier Management that delivers innovative, cost-effective and quality products/services that meet the County Council's priorities.
To be a key contact for senior managers and commissioners across the organisation, supporting the Senior ICT Supplier Manager, in the planning and delivery of IT sourcing and supplier management activity to ensure key milestones are achieved.
Whilst previous experience of public sector sourcing would be a benefit it is not essential and training would be provided.
Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Support the development of good practice supplier management techniques which ensure the County Council's suppliers provide quality, value for money ICT software services in line with the County Council's priorities.
Provide leadership in sourcing activities for ICT requirements, ensuring effective, compliant routes to market for potential solutions and managing the end to end sourcing process for tactical requirements.
Support the development of the IT service management plans to ensure all sourcing and contract variation activity is identified, planned and can be delivered within the required timescales.
Undertake supplier relationship and quality management activity that ensures compliance with contracts and that any issues are identified, and appropriate action taken.
Build and develop relationships with key stakeholders within the County Council.
Provide advice and guidance on supplier issues to service managers and project managers.
Make an active contribution to the development of standard documentation and working practices
which contribute to the County Council's requirement to have an ICT Supplier Management and
sourcing service that is modern, efficient and economically and socially responsible.
To be responsible for managing other staff within the service as appropriate.
Any other duties as may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post
In addition to the skills knowledge and experience described above, you may be required to undertake a lower graded role as appropriate.
Due to the changing nature of the business, this job description serves as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility.
You may be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within the remit of your area of work, as directed by service management, and this may entail working from other locations.
Skills Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and professional experience of sourcing and managing ICT suppliers, likely to be CIPS level 4 qualified (or working towards the qualification).
In addition to the skills knowledge and experience described above, you may be required to undertake a lower graded role as appropriate.
Performance Indicators
Delivery of specified results e.g. outputs, volumes, continuous improvements.
Audit feedback
Achievement of medium-long term milestones
Quality of partner relationships
Internal profile, customer satisfaction (internal or external) and service level measures.
Work force indicators (turnover, timeliness, absenteeism, etc.)
If you are looking for a new role or would like further information, please send across your up to date CV
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee
.
Look forward to speaking with you,
Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6-12 months
Salary:
£550.00-£692.00 per day
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- IT Software/Services: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Preston
Reference ID:
ICT Senior Buyer - Preston
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