Are you a specialist within ICT Procurement, with experience as a Category Manager or looking to take your next step into a more senior role?
We have an exciting opportunity working for one of London's largest organisations as a Procurement Manager.
Role overview:
The Head of Category – ICT is a key member of the Procurement and Commercial Management team, reporting into the Head of Commercial – Corporate. The role is responsible for leading the ICT Category team in procurement and commercial contract management activity that maximises value for money and minimises risks
Key Information:
- Location: 2 days SE1 0LL Head Office/3 days WFH
- Salary range: £52,242 - £67,836 per annum
- Permanent Position
Experience:
- Extensive hands-on experience in procurement, category and contract management with demonstrable subject matter and stakeholder influencing experience in the ICT category at a relevant level.
- Advanced working knowledge and experience of public sector procurement procedures and regulations governing the invitation, evaluation, and award of contracts for public procurements.
- Experience of using a wide range of information technology applications, including project management tools, together with good keyboard skills and an awareness of how IT systems can be utilised in an office environment.
- Possession of, or participation in a course of study leading and or willingness to work towards a Professional Diploma in in Procurement and Supply and MCIPS membership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and embedding this knowledge into fulfilling a procurement role.
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
- 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
- Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
- Flexible working including work from home 60%
- Free access to the Brigade gym
- Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
- Free counselling
- Season ticket loans
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply with your up-to-date CV.