Senior Procurement Specialist

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 and Contracts SpecialistDuration: 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 initiativesLead 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....