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IT Commercial Lead

Rochester
3 days ago
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Belcan Workforce Solutions are recruiting for an IT Commercial Lead on a 12 month Inside IR35 contract role.

This position is 5 days Onsite at our clients to start with, based at the Isle of Grain (Rochester, Kent).

Own transport preferred due to remote location of the site.

Lead IT commercial strategy and planning, aligning technology investments with business objectives and budget constraints.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring value for money, compliance, and performance against SLAs.
Oversee procurement processes for IT products and services, including software licensing, hardware, cloud services, and consultancy.
Develop and monitor IT budgets, forecasts, and cost-saving initiatives across internal operations and projects.
Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring alignment with corporate procurement policies and risk management frameworks.
Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory and financial standards specific to the energy sector.
Support digital transformation initiatives, ensuring commercial viability and alignment with strategic technology roadmaps.
Track and report on IT spend and performance, providing insights to senior leadership for decision-making.
Identify opportunities for cost optimisation, including vendor consolidation, cloud migration, and process automation.
Ensure commercial governance across IT projects, including change control, invoicing accuracy, and milestone tracking.

If you feel you have the experience and qualifications to succeed in this role, then please apply using the link.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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