Procurement Manager- Employment, career opportunity in Uk

Job Title:   Procurement Manager
Job Type:    Contract/Interim
Location:    Leeds
Start Date:    ASAP
Duration:    5 months
Salary:    £550.00 - £590.00 p day
Ref No:    166568-318373A_107894
Date Posted:    26th Sept 2013

Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager, NHS, ICT, Software Development, CIPS

Spring Technology are looking for an ICT Procurement Manager for our NHS client based in Leeds.

This is a complex and demanding area of work and we are seeking high calibre candidates with the knowledge, proven professional capability, experience and determination to succeed. Candidates will ideally demonstrate procurement and contract management skills.
All candidates will need to demonstrate how your experience fits with our requirements and adds value to us by showing that you have the following experience (gained at a senior level over a minimum of 5 years):

Essential Skills and Competencies:
-Significant experience in the procurement and commercial management of complex ICT Contracts, specifically Software Development, Systems Integration, Managed Services, Enterprise Software Licensing
-Proven ability to translate internal client requirements into specification documentation and commercial and technical contractual terms
-Proven experience of effectively managing relationships and leading negotiations on behalf of Category stakeholders at supplier organisations
-Proven experience of developing complex procurement and/or commercial documentation
-Experience of leading Software Category sourcing activities and the ability to convey your expertise to senior stakeholders through highly developed influencing and negotiating skills (
-Experience of successfully operating change control against major contracts (preferably in the IT sector)
-Commercial/contractual background involving the full life cycle of very large scale Software contracts
-Proven ability to develop Software Category Management Sourcing strategies, plans, cost modelling and accompanying documentation in line with strategy, and successfully deliver these as part of a team.
-Sound supplier relationship management skills, including experience in market engagement and market viability testing
-Proven ability to articulate orally and in writing on complicated matters in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner
-Detailed understanding as to the development and operation of evaluation processes, including the procurement law parameters that apply
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team with sound organisational and management skills
-Significant experience in similar commercial and/or procurement roles
-Relevant professional qualifications, e.g. CIPS, Institute of Commercial Management or other membership of relevant professional body (or demonstrable equivalent practical experience)

The successful candidate must have NHS and software development experience.
Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager, NHS, ICT, Software Development, CIPS
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