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ICT Procurement Lead
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
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21 August 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
6 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The ICT Procurement Lead is responsible for leading and managing end-to-end procurement activity across IT and digital services within a local authority setting.
The role ensures compliant cost-effective and strategic sourcing of ICT solutions aligning with public sector procurement regulations and organisational objectives.
Working within a corporate resources function the postholder will provide expert procurement advice and oversee complex ICT contracts and supplier relationships.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead end-to-end ICT procurement processes from strategy through to contract award.
Develop and implement procurement strategies for IT and digital services.
Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015 / Procurement Act).
Manage tender processes including drafting specifications ITTs and evaluation criteria.
Provide expert advice to stakeholders on procurement routes and commercial decisions.
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance.
Deliver value for money and cost savings across ICT spend.
Work collaboratively with IT finance and legal teams.
Manage risk and ensure governance and audit compliance.
Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in ICT / IT procurement within a public sector or local authority environment.
Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023).
Experience running complex tenders and frameworks (e.g. CCS frameworks such as G-Cloud DOS).
Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills.
Experience managing suppliers and vendor relationships.
Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical organisational and project management skills.
Knowledge of IT categories (software hardware cloud digital services).
Ability to work independently and deliver at pace in a contract environment.
Additional Information:
Bi-Weekly Payments.
Location: Hackney London.
6-month contract (approx.).
500 per day Umbrella.
Required Skills:
Proven experience in ICT / IT procurement within a public sector or local authority environment. Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023). Experience running complex tenders and frameworks (e.g. CCS frameworks such as G-Cloud DOS). Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills. Experience managing suppliers and vendor relationships. Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders. Strong analytical organisational and project management skills. Knowledge of IT categories (software hardware cloud digital services). Ability to work independently and deliver at pace in a contract environment.
