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Form of work Scotland Excel is an award-winning Centre of Procurement Expertise providing a wide range of procurement, commissioning, consultancy, and learning and development services for our members.
Since 2008, we have helped to establish procurement as an effective driver for local and national economic growth and wellbeing. Our £2bn portfolio of collaborative contracts supports the delivery of savings, social value, community benefits, fair work practices and environmental policy, and covers a wide range of public services including construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate and education.
Scotland Excel also develops and manages arrangements which support the commissioning of care services for children and adults. Our national care contracts are developed in partnership with care professionals, including care providers, to support person-centred outcomes embedded within national policy.
We also provide procurement and consultancy services to help our members get the most from their procurement resources, ranging from ad-hoc tendering support through to transformation programmes and strategic procurement partnerships.
The Scotland Excel Academy offers applied learning programmes leading to accredited qualifications in procurement, leadership and management, coaching and mentoring, project management and business analysis, as well as short courses and workshops.
Scotland Excel is a non-profit organisation working with members from across the public sector including local authorities, health and social care partnerships, housing associations, and other public and third sector organisations.
About the role
This is a great time to join our expanding procurement team here at Scotland Excel, in a time of innovation and change. We are looking for an ICT Category Manager to oversee the management of an ICT and Digital category and to lead the development of sourcing strategies to deliver value-for-money and improved services for our customers.
To date Scotland Excel has developed and delivered several ICT contracts and, whilst cost reduction activity remains important, our focus is beyond the traditional approaches, focusing on what are the best outcomes for the citizens of Scotland, working with strategic partners such as the Digital Office for product/service development, research, innovation and working collaboratively to improve digital access across Scotland.
An important part of your role will be to develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders, so excellent communication and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this role.
As the Category Manager for the ICT and Digital category you will be the dedicated point of contact for all ICT and Digital procurement and contract queries and to coordinate activities with other members of the team where appropriate. In addition, our team is committed to working constructively and collaboratively with our stakeholders and suppliers in developing value adding opportunities and improving digital performance and efficiency.
This role will work with stakeholders to garner expert knowledge and skill to ensure we develop best practice ICT procurement and strategic sourcing plans and maximise value from the supply chain.
You will have demonstrable and proven experience of developing and managing complex ICT procurement projects including business cases, options appraisal, tender documentation, tender evaluation and contract award processes.
You will work with like-minded colleagues who get real satisfaction from supporting the delivery of essential public services and bringing social, economic and environmental benefits to our communities.
As well as a competitive salary, you will have access to all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation including a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, flexible working options, a staff benefit scheme and a range of other initiatives which reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.
This Fixed Term post may also be available as a secondment opportunity for existing local government/public sector employees, subject to the agreement of your employer.
How to apply
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware of it in your covering letter.
For full details of the skills, experience and personal qualities required for this position, please click on ‘apply’ to visit our careers microsite.
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.
