IT Commercial Officer

Job description

Morgan Hunt is proud to be partnering with a dynamic technologically focused organisation based in Kent seeking an IT Commercial Officer to join the team. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining positive working relationships with technical suppliers and understanding market trends and commercial activities.

Job Title: IT Commercial Officer

Salary: £33,000

Job Type: Permanent

Working arrangement: 2 days hybrid working on site

Responsibilities

• Maintain supplier data and conduct analysis to enhance supply chain operations, including timely renewals, terminations, and regular due diligence.
• Support budget planning and operational monitoring, identifying areas for improvement within the supply chain.
• Foster positive relationships with technology suppliers, staying informed about market trends and commercial activities to align with the organisation's tech strategy and procurement/commercial models.
• Ensure consistent delivery-focused suppliers are available according to the technology strategy's needs.
• Administer the IT department's Supplier & Contracts Management Information System (SCMIS), providing management information and developing dashboards showing key supplier metrics.
• Facilitate the review, processing, and completion of renewals and terminations to achieve best value, while administering the Supplier Due Diligence process to ensure a robust supplier base.
• Handle minor contractual issues and build strong operational relationships with supplier account management.
• Provide administrative support for the IT department's Commercial Profiles, Financial reporting, and Resource Management Processes.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of budget planning and forecasting.
• Strong influencing and problem-solving skills, with effective communication abilities.
• Experience managing service and/or project delivery with suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft systems, especially M365 and Power BI (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint).
• Understanding of contract structures and risk management.
• Basic negotiation skills with a record of delivering value for money.
• Tech-savvy with strong contract and supplier relationship management experience.
• Experience in partnership working, stakeholder management, and establishing trust.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain qualifications relating to ITIL Foundation and Supplier Management.

Personal Specification

• Collaboration across teams and business areas.
• Attention to detail and effective planning across multiple projects.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Motivated, collaborative, friendly, and approachable.

If you're ready to make an impact within a supportive and forward-thinking environment, apply now to become an IT Commercial Officer at an organisation in Kent.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.