About the Role
<p>We’re partnering with a forward-thinking public sector organisation to recruit an experienced <strong>ICT Category Specialist</strong>. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of high-value, complex procurement projects while enjoying an exceptionally flexible working model.</p>
<p>You’ll play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving innovation, and delivering best-in-class commercial outcomes across a diverse ICT portfolio.</p>
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<h3><strong>Why Apply?</strong></h3>
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<li>Work from home with <strong>minimal office attendance (on average once per month)</strong></li>
<li>Lead <strong>strategic, high-impact ICT procurements</strong></li>
<li>Influence senior stakeholders and shape long-term commercial strategy</li>
<li>Strong focus on <strong>professional development and career progression</strong></li>
<li>Opportunity to embed <strong>innovation and sustainability</strong> into major projects</li>
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<h3><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></h3>
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<li>Lead end-to-end procurement activity across ICT and corporate categories</li>
<li>Develop and implement <strong>category strategies, sourcing plans, and market approaches</strong></li>
<li>Deliver complex, high-value tenders from concept through to contract award and implementation</li>
<li>Identify new commercial opportunities and drive value for money outcomes</li>
<li>Manage and prioritise a pipeline of procurement projects based on risk and complexity</li>
<li>Provide expert commercial advice to internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with suppliers and external partners</li>
<li>Ensure all procurement activity complies with relevant legislation and best practice</li>
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<h3><strong>Leadership & Team Management</strong></h3>
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<li>Manage and support a team of procurement professionals</li>
<li>Allocate workload, set priorities, and drive high performance</li>
<li>Lead on coaching, development, and performance management</li>
<li>Foster a culture of <strong>continuous improvement and collaboration</strong></li>
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<h3><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>Essential Experience</strong></h4>
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<li>Proven background in <strong>procurement, category management, or commercial roles</strong> (5+ years)</li>
<li>Significant experience delivering <strong>complex ICT procurement projects end-to-end</strong></li>
<li>Strong knowledge of <strong>public sector procurement regulations and contract law</strong></li>
<li>Experience managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience leading or mentoring teams</li>
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<h4><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></h4>
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<li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills</li>
<li>Confident communicator (written and verbal)</li>
<li>Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into procurement strategies</li>
<li>Highly organised with strong project management capability</li>
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<h3><strong>Your Impact</strong></h3>
<p>In this role, you’ll help shape procurement strategy at a strategic level – delivering measurable value, driving innovation, and ensuring best practice across a broad ICT landscape.</p>
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