Public Sector Procurement Specialist - IT / ICT

Public Sector Procurement Specialist - IT / ICT The Technology Procurement Manager will be a key member of the Procurement team. You will have experience in tendering in the public sector in line with EU directives specifically for technology projects & manage tendering & contracts for the whole company. You will have exp. in the various tendering procedures, such as Frameworks, Qualification systems, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, Competitive Dialogue & Negotiated procedures. Specific Responsibilities : Tendering of Technology projects in line with EU Directives & public procurement guidelines Achieve value for money through tendering Develop & Lead on Sustainability through tendering Investment appraisal - benefits realised Manage mini-tender competitions Must be able to justify decisions made &actions taken with any legal challenge Contract negotiation & Management of IT projects & with legacy IT systems Create & manage SOPs with end users to ensure compliance with contract terms Compliance reporting & KPI mgt. Compliance with Public Spending Code Lead on weekly / monthly meetings with their business partners Track actual spends & highlight variance in budget v actual spend Skills & Knowledge required for this role : A minimum level 6 qualification in Public Procurement with 3 years' experience in Public Procurement. Experience in tendering in the public sector in line with the EU directive, 2014 / 25 / EU & specifically Technology projects. A commitment to deliver & empower others who will help with your tenders. Strong commercial focus. Excellent communication skills & an ability to liaise, influence, negotiate, challenge effectively & build relationships at various mgt. levels & with suppliers. Creative approach towards developing solutions to improve standards of service or reduce costs Excellent planning & organisational skills. Exp. in working with multi-disciplinary team members & stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing, & achieving clear &realistic objectives Strong IT skills in the MS Office suite Competencies : Leading & managing change Establishing strong relationship & an ability to influence & deliver the best outcome Deciding & initiating action with a focus on value for money Customer service orientation Achievement through personal engagement Ability to meet deadlines, planning & implementation A competitive salary and benefits are available Skills : public sector procurement buying contracts negotiation purchasing technology IT