Central Government & Defence Technology Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Central Government & Defence Technology Procurement Specialist to shape major UK technology programmes from a UK-wide, remote setting. You will lead end-to-end procurement, develop commercial strategies and engage senior stakeholders across Government and Defence.

The role covers cloud, cyber, data and AI procurements, governance and assurance processes, and supplier management. You will influence how cutting-edge technologies are acquired and benefit from flexible

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

Strategic sourcing

Commercial management

Public sector governance

Stakeholder management

Central Government/Defence experience

Cloud/Cyber/AI procurements

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.