Job Description
A well-known public sector organisation are currently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support a series of high-priority operational technology programmes for a major emergency-services organisation.
* Role: Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist
* Duration: 6-month contract
* Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
* Location: London (1/2 days onsite)
This is a unique role leading end-to-end procurement and managing key technology and operational contracts within the organisation, specifically supporting projects and systems used in control room / operational / blue-light environments.
End-to-End Procurement Delivery:
* Lead full-cycle procurement for three key operational technology initiatives
* Lead full procurement lifecycle from strategy and market engagement through to tendering and contract award.
* Managing stakeholder engagement across operations, ICT, control centre teams, and senior leadership.
* Developing commercial models, evaluation criteria, and negotiation approaches.
* Producing high-quality procurement documentation and supporting business cases.
* Ensuring a smooth transition from procurement to contract mobilisation.
Commercial & Contract Management:
* Provide commercial oversight and contract management for three core operational systems.
* Managing contract variations, extensions, and commercial negotiations.
* Monitoring supplier performance and compliance through regular commercial review meetings.
* Identifying opportunities for innovation, service improvement, and cost optimisation.
* Maintaining accurate contract documentation and governance records.
You'll be supporting frontline operations through technology that directly enables effective emergency response.
Key Requirements:
* MCIPS / CIPS level 5 qualified
* Strong experience in public sector procurement (end to end) and commercial contract management.
* Experience in central government or similar environments
* Experience with Fire, Police, Ambulance, Home Office, or safety-critical systems
* Exposure to control-room technology modernisation or transformation programmes
* Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-stakeholder procurement's and manage supplier performance.
* Able to manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently with strong documentation and communication skills.
The role is ideal for someone who has unique experience with blue-light technology, command & control platforms, operational systems, ESN/ESMCP, or safety-critical environments.
If you're an experienced Procurement & Contracts Specialist, local to London, apply now!