Senior ICT Contracts & Supplier Manager

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking an ICT Contracts Lead to manage contracts for ICT services and ensure compliance with public sector regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders. This role involves negotiating contracts and working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to achieve maximum value and service continuity. The position offers benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing ICT contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and monitoring agreements.
• Strong financial and analytical skills to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Experience with cloud solutions, infrastructure, and software licensing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate contracts for critical ICT services, software, and infrastructure.
• Ensure procurement processes are robust, transparent, and aligned with public sector regulations.
• Support overall council strategic objectives and maintain service continuity.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Public sector procurement

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

A local government council in the United Kingdom is seeking an ICT Contracts Lead to manage contracts for ICT services and ensure compliance with public sector regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders. This role involves negotiating contracts and working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to achieve maximum value and service continuity. The position offers benefits including a competitive pension scheme and enhanced annual leave.