IT Commercial & Procurement Lead at Omni RMS, Bristol

IT Commercial & Procurement Lead
Contract Opportunity | Initial 3-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £700 - £800 per day
Location: Bristol (with flexibility to travel for stakeholder and supplier meetings as required)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Commercial & Procurement Lead to support the delivery of nationally significant technology and digital programmes. Working within a complex public sector environment, you will lead strategic procurement activities, manage key stakeholder relationships, and drive commercial outcomes across major IT and technology procurements.

This role requires a procurement professional who can confidently operate at a senior level, providing expert commercial advice while ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and delivering robust, competitive procurement processes.

The Role

As IT Commercial & Procurement Lead you will take ownership of complex procurement and commercial activities across technology, digital and IT services. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape sourcing strategies, manage commercial risk, and deliver successful procurement outcomes that support critical operational programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies for complex IT and technology-related procurements.
• Manage end-to-end competitive procurement exercises, including Competitive Flexible Procedures under the Procurement Act 2023.
• Provide expert commercial and procurement advice to senior stakeholders across operational, technology, legal and finance functions.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure value-for-money outcomes and minimise commercial risk.
• Develop procurement documentation, evaluation frameworks and governance papers.
• Ensure all procurement activity remains compliant with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual and procurement risks throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Support executive decision-making through clear recommendations and commercial insight.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering complex public sector procurement projects.
• Strong IT, technology or digital procurement experience.
• A thorough understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical application.
• Experience leading Competitive Flexible Procedures from strategy through to contract award.
• Excellent contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities, with the confidence to influence senior leaders.
• Exceptional commercial judgement and risk management expertise.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, high-profile environment