ICT Procurement Officer

This position plays a vital role in supporting the Council’s digital transformation journey by ensuring the efficient procurement, deployment, and management of ICT assets and services.

As an ICT Procurement Officer, you will be instrumental in maintaining high standards of procurement practice, asset management, device configuration, and supplier engagement. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure that ICT equipment and services are delivered in line with corporate policies, financial regulations, and strategic ICT standards.

Some of your responsibilities will include,

• Procurement & Deployment: Manage the procurement and contract renewals, configuration and deployment of ICT equipment in line with corporate policies, including liaising with suppliers and coordinating new starter and refresh programs
• Asset Management: Maintain accurate ICT asset records throughout their lifecycle, ensuring secure handling, compliance with WEEE and data protocols, and regular audits.
• Contract & Compliance Support: Oversee the ICT contract register and ensure compliance through usage reporting and software licensing management.
• Financial & Administrative Duties: Process orders and invoices accurately while supporting procurement and asset management administration.
• Advisory & Support: Provide expert procurement advice and contribute to the continuous improvement of related procedures.

We’re looking for you to:

• Have experience in ICT procurement or asset management.
• Understand ICT hardware, software, and services and can advise others on suitable options.
• Be familiar with software licensing and corporate ICT standards.
• Be able to use ICT tools to support procurement, deployment, finance, and asset tracking.
• Be organised, detail-focused, and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Communicate clearly and works well with others.
• Be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Deliver great customer service and adapts to changing needs.

We propose to hold interviews on 13th and 14th April 2026.

Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact James Adams, ICT Procurement and Asset Management Lead at james.adams@staffordshire.gov.uk

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.