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ICT Procurement Specialist
Candidate Description
Experienced ICT Procurement Specialist and Category Manager with over 20 years’ expertise in high-value, high-risk procurements and contract management across government, utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Skilled in commercial negotiation, compliance, and strategic sourcing for cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise platforms. Recognised for delivering best-value outcomes, leading procurement transformation, and providing executive-level advice to stakeholders.
Skills & Technologies
Work Experience
Principal Procurement Officer
Led probity planning and acted as probity advisor for high-value procurement processes, ensuring integrity, transparency, and compliance. Developed and reviewed procurement plans and RFX packs, managed workforce contracting arrangements, and provided commercial and contract management advice to senior stakeholders. Led strategic sourcing and contract management for workforce and professional services, supporting confident decision-making and strengthening vendor management.
ICT Procurement Specialist
Led category planning and delivery of sustainable ICT supply solutions, ensuring compliance with government policies. Delivered complex ICT RFPs, negotiated contracts and licensing positions, and provided vendor-market and contract management advice. Managed over 50 concurrent procurement activities, supporting compliance and timely delivery of outcomes.
Senior ICT Procurement Officer
Delivered major ICT contracts for critical public safety services, managed multi-agency ICT cloud and infrastructure contracts, and provided commercial and risk advice. Led go-to-market activities with multi-disciplinary teams, guiding business areas to deliver best-value outcomes under tight timeframes.
Senior Category Specialist – ICT
Negotiated major ICT contracts with strategic suppliers, delivering significant savings and compliance. Managed supplier, commercial, and delivery risks, drafted and negotiated complex contracts, and executed category strategies and procurement plans. Delivered multiple end-to-end ICT procurement events using both traditional and agile approaches.
Procurement Specialist
Planned, led, and negotiated renewal of critical outsourced service contracts, strengthening governance and performance reporting while delivering cost savings. Supported contract management and compliance for major service contracts.
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