Central Government & Defence Technology Procurement Specialist

Akkodis; City Of London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Central Government & Defence Technology Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end technology procurement for UK transformation programmes, engaging senior stakeholders and delivering value across cloud, cyber, data and AI procurements.

You will shape commercial strategies, manage competitive tenders, governance and supplier relationships, working remotely across the UK with national scope and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Technology procurement and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Commercial and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of public sector governance and assurance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within Central Government and/or Defence environments.
• Understanding of technology and digital services procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology procurement and sourcing activities.
• Develop procurement and commercial strategies for technology programmes.
• Manage competitive tender processes and supplier evaluations.
• Provide commercial expertise across cloud, cyber, data and AI procurements.
• Support governance, assurance and approval activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and maximise commercial value.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Government and Defence programmes.

Skills

Technology procurement

Commercial and supplier management

Public sector governance

Stakeholder management

Central Government/Defence experience

Tech and digital services procurement

Job description

Central Government & Defence Technology Procurement Specialist

Location: UK Wide (Remote)

Employment Type: Permanent

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for Security Clearance

Shape the Future of Government Technology Procurement

Are you an experienced technology procurement professional looking to work on some of the UK's most critical and high-profile transformation programmes? We are seeking talented Procurement and Commercial professionals to support Central Government, Defence and National Security organisations in procuring innovative technology and digital solutions.

The Opportunity

You will lead and support complex technology procurement activities, develop commercial strategies, engage senior stakeholders and deliver procurement outcomes across major transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology procurement and sourcing activities.
• Develop procurement and commercial strategies for technology programmes.
• Manage competitive tender processes and supplier evaluations.
• Provide commercial expertise across cloud, cyber, data and AI procurements.
• Support governance, assurance and approval activities.
• Manage supplier relationships and maximise commercial value.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across Government and Defence programmes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Technology procurement and strategic sourcing expertise.
• Commercial and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of public sector governance and assurance processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within Central Government and/or Defence environments.
• Understanding of technology and digital services procurement.

Desirable Experience

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Machine Learning
• Generative AI platforms and services
• Advanced data and analytics technologies

Why Join?

• Work on nationally significant programmes.
• Influence procurement of cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders.
• Access strong career development opportunities.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.