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Category Lead for IT Solutions
3 months ago
Position Overview
The Government Commercial Function is at the forefront of delivering commercial agreements to Central Government and the broader public sector, managing an annual expenditure of approximately £30 billion. In this role, you will oversee our Technology category, which plays a crucial role in enhancing value across all facets of IT procurement, products, and services.
As the Category Lead, your contributions will be essential in shaping our portfolio and the value-added services we offer to a diverse array of public sector entities.
Your expertise in technology procurement will be instrumental in promoting best practices in the execution of our agreements and in the formulation of category strategies, value-added services, and procurement pathways. You will collaborate closely with the CCS organization and various central and public sector entities.
This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to tackle significant challenges as our organization expands and adapts to the needs of our suppliers, customers, and emerging trends in technology procurement.
Key Responsibilities
Joining a team of approximately 130 technology procurement specialists, you will lead a segment of this group in achieving the objectives of the CCS.
Your role will involve:
- Driving key initiatives and strategies in partnership with central government departments and various public sector organizations.
- Engaging with several IT strategic suppliers to the public sector, many of whom are globally recognized.
Work Location
The successful candidate(s) will have the flexibility to choose a contractual workplace from the locations specified in this announcement. It is important to note that this location will serve as your contractual base, with a requirement to spend a minimum of 60% of your working hours at this organizational workplace.
Time spent on official duties at locations other than your contractual office, such as those of suppliers, customers, or partners, will count towards the 60% attendance requirement.
This requirement will also consider any reasonable adjustments made for individuals with disabilities, specific caring responsibilities, or other temporary flexibilities.
Candidate Profile
- Lead teams to achieve business plan objectives, focusing on customer value, operational excellence, and capability growth.
- Contribute to the senior management and leadership team for Technology, fostering collaboration and driving team success.
- Develop procurement strategies, including category strategies and joint planning with customers, utilizing market insights to create innovative solutions.
- Enhance operational excellence with our supplier network.
- Manage a team of procurement professionals, typically comprising 8-10 individuals.
- Facilitate the growth and development of our commercial capabilities through knowledge sharing and personal development initiatives.
- Collaborate with CCS business partners and broader stakeholders to ensure compliant and consistent delivery.
Essential Skills
During the selection process, candidates will be evaluated against the following technical skills:
- Complexity Management - Experience in supporting large-scale enterprise IT solution delivery through procurement and supplier management.
- Market Awareness - Understanding of the technology sector, current trends, and strategic suppliers to the public sector, particularly in areas such as cloud, software, networks, and services.
- Commercial Acumen - Proven expertise in delivering commercial benefits and value through procurement and supplier management activities.
- Relationship Building - Ability to establish relationships with senior management to influence strategic direction and meet business needs.
- Coaching and Development - Demonstrated capability in leading and developing high-performance procurement teams, both directly and in a matrixed environment.
Employee Benefits
As a valued member of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), you will enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits packages, access to Career Coaches and Mentors, opportunities for Learning & Development, and participation in a Commercial College. You will also have the chance to engage in commercial projects that offer unparalleled scale and complexity compared to other opportunities in the UK.
For current Civil Servants: For complete details regarding the impact of any transition within the civil service on your existing terms and conditions, please refer to the candidate pack. Please be aware that any transition within the Civil Service may affect your eligibility to continue claiming childcare vouchers.
