Procurement & Commercial Lead – IT Transformation
Location: Reading (in office working required 2, 3 days)
Contract: 6 months (initial)
Day rate: £550–£650 per day (Inside IR35)
Iconic Resourcing are delighted to be supporting our client as they seek an experienced procurement and commercial professional to lead a critical workstream within a major IT change programme. This is a pivotal role, managing a complex supplier ecosystem to ensure successful delivery of a transformation programme with significant strategic and financial impact.
The successful candidate will head up the procurement “tower” for the programme, overseeing a portfolio of c.£60m across products and services, engaging with senior stakeholders, and setting strategies that deliver value for money while managing commercial risk.
On offer is a high-impact contract, competitive day rate, and the chance to shape one of the UK’s most significant energy distribution transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead procurement and commercial contracting strategies for a major IT change programme.
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Manage commercial engagement with up to 10 key supply chain partners.
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Oversee sourcing activity, including frameworks and one-off procurements.
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Implement supplier scorecards and lead SRM activity to monitor performance.
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Ensure optimum contracting approaches are deployed, balancing fixed price and T&M models.
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Support development of a procurement strategy for the next phase of the programme.
Previous Experience
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Track record of leading procurement within large IT transformation programmes.
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Experienced in managing multi-vendor landscapes with complex dependencies.
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Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate business requirements into contracts and statements of work.
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Experience developing procurement strategies and delivering value for money outcomes.
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Knowledge of Oracle products advantageous.
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Adept at managing stakeholder relationships across business, IT and supply chain.
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Confident in navigating complex programme environments and demonstrating resilience.
How to Apply
If you think you have the experience we are looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact Hannah at Iconic Resourcing for more information.
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