Interim Procurement & Contracts Officer - #2194288

This role sits within the Commercial & Procurement Operations Directorate and offers the opportunity to combine contract management, supplier engagement, process improvement and digital transformation to help modernise procurement operations through automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Client Details

A large scale central government organisation, based in Liverpool.

Description

• Manage supplier contracts, ensuring effective administration, performance monitoring and service delivery.
• Monitor contractual compliance, KPIs, SLAs, risks and supplier obligations.
• Build strong supplier relationships, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee invoice management, commercial governance and contract performance reporting.
• Support compliant procurement activity across GCA and wider government departments.
• Maintain accurate commercial records, procurement data and audit trails.
• Monitor procurement workflows and assessment pipelines to ensure SLA targets are met.
• Manage supplier communications throughout procurement and compliance processes.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support AI-driven solutions, digital transformation initiatives and the adoption of new procurement technologies.

Profile

Essential

• Experience managing supplier contracts and contract performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Strong supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement operational efficiencies.
• Experience working within procurement, commercial, contract management or operational environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using digital systems and technology to improve business processes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience within public sector or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement regulations.
• Experience developing or implementing AI tools, workflow automation or digital transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to procurement systems, eSourcing platforms or commercial governance frameworks.

Job Offer

Interim Contracts Officer paying up to £400 per day, this is a 12 month interim contract with 2 days per week onsite in Liverpool.