Client:

Castlefield Recruitment are recruiting for an Interim Senior IT Category Manager to join a Yorkshire based Public Sector organisation on a 3-month interim basis.

The organisation offers agile/flexible working arrangements as standard, but this post will involve remote working throughout the duration of the contract. This position would suit someone with commercial acumen, who has a successful background within Public Sector IT procurement and can build excellent relationships with stakeholders.

Role:

• Report directly to the Head of Procurement, lead on driving value from the suppliers selected to implement the chosen solutions
• Design, implement and manage designated contracts and supplier management frameworks including the controls, governance, and processes
• Lead on contract management and contract change negotiations
• Lead on any remedial action and work with IT Assurance and IT Governance to ensure contract rules and controls are adhered to in a timely manner
• Provide expert advice and guidance during cost negotiation of existing contracts and framework agreements and lead the associated quantitative risk assessment and value management reviews

Person

• Previous Public Sector procurement experience within the IT category is essential
• Proven experience and track record of delivering savings and efficiencies within IT/Technology
• Experience of effectively analysing problems and data, presenting solutions, and information in a meaningful way to a diverse range of stakeholders