Interim Procurement & Contracts Officer

Michael Page; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Contracts Officer for a large scale central government organisation based in Liverpool. The role combines contract management, supplier engagement, process improvement and digital transformation to modernise procurement operations through automation and AI-enabled solutions.

The position involves managing supplier contracts throughout the lifecycle, monitoring performance, building relationships, overseeing invoice management and ensuring compliance with public

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract management

Supplier relationship

Process improvement

Digital systems

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Communication

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.