Senior ICT Buyer | Procurement Service | Preston

As the Senior ICT Buyer, you will support the Commercial and Procurement manager to develop a supplier management framework that meets the council's digital needs. You will take a strategic approach to ICT Supplier Management, ensuring innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality products and services are delivered.

• IACCM qualified or working towards; or equivalent degree, knowledge, and experience.
• Proven experience leading IT end-to-end sourcing activities and effective supplier management
• Technical and practical knowledge of Public Contract Regulations and Framework Agreements
Our ideal applicant will also have excellent negotiation skills, the ability to develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and management experience to deliver key objectives.

Salary £44,711 - £49,764 per annum | Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston | International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship Lancashire is the fourth largest local authority in England, covering a huge geographic area and a wide range of communities, both urban and rural. As a county council our remit is substantial, varied, and complex - but our purpose is simple - we exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working efficiently and innovatively to prioritise the services they need and want., By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring - Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:
• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions with optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.