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