Procurement Specialist in Enterprise Software

Background

Our Central Government Client is currently recruiting for a Procurement Specialist for a 5 month contract based in Leeds. We are recruiting for a procurement manager who wants to source the latest technologies, and welcomes the challenge of the new pricing models that will have to be developed to meet emerging market needs. We are offering attractive opportunities to people of the right calibre to play a key leading role in the procurement of major contracts. Experience in Software Category Management Sourcing, incorporating Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management is a key requirement for this role.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

You will be required to undertake the following activities:
Implementing Software Category sourcing strategies for a specific large scale procurement, addressing lot structure, requirements articulation, commercial principles, risk allocation.
Develop the structure of procurement processes including working with key stakeholders to develop effective suits of procurement documentation including evaluation criteria and weightings etc.
Planning significant high-value and complex ICT Software Category Sourcing strategies, involving review of market viability and engagement, including developing effective market engagement mechanisms to enable such interaction whilst remaining within procurement parameters.
Highly experienced in in all software categories, incorporating package, solutions, development and bespoke, and Software-As-A-Solution (SAAS).
Significant experience in negotiating Enterprise agreements either through VARs or directly, or with major software vendors, including Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, IBM and CA.
Knowledgeable of disparate Software licensing and pricing models, including Enterprise, cost-per-seat, T&M, fixed-cost and cost-per-transaction.
Specific experience in Cloud-based sourcing, including Software-as-a-Service.
Experienced in sourcing Agile Development services and knowledgeable in Agile Cost estimation processes

Skills/Experience Required

A detailed knowledge of the commercial and technical aspects of major (£multi-million) contracts, preferably related to technology agreements in the Public sector.
Proven ability to develop Software Category Management Sourcing strategies showing how to manage the total "Cradle-to-grave" sourcing activities incorporating Requirements Definition, Market Analysis, ITT/RFP construction and issue, Evaluation Criteria agreement, Management Steering Groups, Contract Negotiation and Award, Transition, Knowledge Transfer, Monthly Review Meetings, Issue Resolution and ongoing Service and Performance Management.
Sound supplier analytical and relationship management skills, including experience in market engagement and market viability testing.
Proven ability to brief 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.

Formal Qualifications Required

*Educated to degree level (desirable). Relevant professional qualifications, eg CIPS, Institute of Commercial Management or other membership of relevant professional body (or demonstrable equivalent practical experience)

Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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