Commercial Officer - IT

We are currently recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Commercial Officer within Digital & Technology Services (DTS). In this role you will be responsible for license procurement and compliance management, while proactively driving risk mitigation and optimisation efforts. Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will play a

crucial role in implementing procurement strategies and management practices that ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing procurement and commercial operational relationships in relation to IT and service contracts.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Managing and optimising software license procurement and compliance, including driving cost efficiency

* Providing effective management and support to a team in delivering high-quality products and services

* Operational supplier management, including regular supplier analysis and reconciliations

* Providing financial and asset management support within Digital & Technology Services

* Managing relationships to ensure open communication and discussion between stakeholders

Essential Skills include:

* A candidate who possesses excellent written and oral communication skills to influence people at all levels

* Leadership: Proven experience managing a team covering a range of technical areas. Evidence of successful management and development of a team of skilled IT

professionals

* Previous knowledge and experience in license management.

* A candidate who strives to instill a culture of customer service excellence

* Previous relevant work experience in IT environment

* Experience of the maintenance and development of processes across a complex

organisation

* Proficient in Microsoft O365, particularly Excel and Word

* Customer Service Culture: Evidence of instilling a culture of customer service and

technical excellence

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.