Job Details

Interim Procurement & Contracts Officer

Job Description

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.