Contract Management / Procurement Specialist - IT Operations - Milton Keynes Outside IR35 A suitable candidate must be available to work onsite in Milton Keynes 2-3 days per week. IT Commercial Contract Manager / Procurement Specialist required for our leading customer based in Milton Keynes. A suitable candidate is required to oversee tender activities, ensuring effective coordination to avoid unauthorised spending within IT Operations and IT Governance & Security Teams & manage/maintain and portfolio of IT operations contracts. Key Skills & Responsibilities; Extensive background in IT contract management and knowledge of procurement processes and legal terms and conditions Commercial and operational focus of IT service contracts Ability to analyse and interpret commercial contracts, service-level agreements, and licensing terms. Proven experience collaborating with IT operations teams and familiarity with application support frameworks. Confident in overseeing multiple procurement exercises and tendering processes concurrently. Oversee a portfolio of IT contracts (support, licensing, services). Ensure compliance by reviewing SLAs, terms, and conditions. Lead procurement and tender processes (6-7 tenders at a time). Liaise with legal, procurement, and internal teams. Support contract drafting and negotiation. Track contract renewals, performance, and records Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills across all levels within the business Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Daisy Freeth at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. .