We are working with a Public Sector organisation who is seeking an experienced Interim IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activity across its telecoms category. This role sits within a high‑performing commercial function supporting digital transformation, modernisation programmes, and the management of nationwide critical communications assets.
Client Details
Our client is a large organisation within the public sector, focused on delivering essential infrastructure services.
Description
Key responsibilities include:
Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activity across operational telecoms, including requirements gathering, market engagement, tendering, evaluation and contract award.Develop category strategies that support long‑term infrastructure, technology and resilience programmes.Work closely with engineering, IT and programme leadership to align procurement with operational and technical needs.Manage complex, high‑value procurements within established governance and regulated procurement frameworks.Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify innovation, value‑for‑money opportunities, and emerging technologies.Support commercial negotiation, ensuring robust contractual terms, risk management and sustainable value.Oversee supplier performance, contract compliance and lifecycle planning across existing operational telecoms contracts.Provide category-specific insights on fibre networks, transmission systems, operational radio, control‑room comms, and mission‑critical data networks.
Profile
A successful Interim IT Strategic Sourcing Manager should have:
Strong background in IT, technology or telecoms strategic sourcing within a public sector background.Clear experience in operational or mission‑critical communications (e.g., rail, utilities, aviation, defence, emergency services, or other infrastructure sectors).Understanding of fibre networks, transmission, operational radio, signalling communications or similar technologies.Proven ability to run high‑value tenders with formal governance and compliance requirements.Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience drafting or shaping technology contract frameworks.Excellent stakeholder management, including working with technical and engineering teams.
Job Offer
£550 day rate inside IR353 days on-siteOpportunity to work within a large public sector organisation.Three month interim contract…