* 3 months minimum interim contract
* Hybrid working
About Our Client
This opportunity is with a mid-sized organisation operating within the public sector, dedicated to providing essential services to the community.
Job Description
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Contract Review and Analysis
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Conduct a comprehensive review of all GOLD (over £250k p.a.) and SILVER (£50k-£250k p.a.) contracts to assess value for money, identify inefficiencies, and highlight opportunities for financial savings.
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Prioritise SILVER contracts in the initial two-week phase of the engagement, delivering a structured savings and consolidation plan.
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Negotiation Planning
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Develop actionable negotiation strategies, including options to:
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Cancel underutilised or non-value-adding contracts.
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Consolidate contracts across similar suppliers to streamline spend and vendor management (e.g. text messaging services).
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Reduce licensing costs by optimising license numbers and license types (e.g. shifting from enterprise-wide to user-based or volume-based licensing).
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Supplier Consolidation and Cost Optimisation
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Identify opportunities for cross-organisational supplier consolidation, particularly in key capability areas such as patient communication, staff communications, BI tools, and messaging services.
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Propose commercial options that enhance value and reduce overall cost through bundling, rationalisation, or renegotiation.
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Strategic Supplier and Contract Management Review
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Review existing strategic supplier relationships, especially vendors delivering services across multiple directorates (e.g. CIVICA), to improve governance, efficiency, and consistency.
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Recommend improvements to contract management approaches to support ongoing value delivery and risk mitigation.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting
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Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather insights into service needs, current usage, and contract performance.
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Prepare and present a clear, prioritised plan outlining proposed actions, savings estimates, and next steps.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Digital Contract Specialist should have:
* Strong experience in public sector procurement and contract management.
* Proven ability to identify cost savings through contract analysis and supplier consolidation.
* Skilled in negotiation and managing supplier relationships across multiple contracts.
* Experience optimising licensing models and reducing software/service costs.
* Knowledge of key categories such as patient/staff communications, BI tools, and messaging services.
* Strong strategic planning and commercial acumen.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights.
* Effective time management and the ability to deliver within tight deadlines.
What's on Offer
* £62 per hour
* Hybrid working
* Role based in Croydon, offering a structured and professional environment
* 3-month contract with potential for extension
* Temporary position with potential for skill development and networking
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