IT Commercial ManagerWe have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join our team to support several strategic project deliveries on a permanent contract with the University of Southampton.

Permanent contract
£40,000pa
Full time hours Monday to Friday
Hybrid working- 2 days per week
Site located in Southampton SO14

The role of IT Commercial Manager

The role involves liaison within the programme teams to support identifying requirements and ensure compliant purchasing of goods and service alongside our Procurement and Legal colleagues. Managing existing call off contracts to ensure spend is tracked and Statements of Works's are formed as per the contracted terms to ensure compliance is met and value is realised.

You will work with the Head of IT Commercial Management to lead IT commercial, supplier and operational contract management, build positive commercial strategic partnerships with suppliers, iSolutions and the wider University, manage the operational contract life cycle and analyse supplier performance and ensure specific contract spend compliance for all technology-related purchases within the University.

Essential Criteria:

You will have experience of working in Higher Education or Public Sector organisations and understanding PCR 2015 and PA23 and tendering processes.
You will also have experience in reviewing contracts, setting SLA/SLE and KIPI's to ensure risk mitigation and value add.

This is a fast-paced environment and will require flexible approach and understanding that things may change daily, you will never be bored and will be challenged.

If you have the right skills for this position, apply today!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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