Senior Govt & Defence Tech Procurement Specialist (Remote)

Bruin; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruin is seeking experienced Technology Procurement and Commercial Specialists to support complex programmes within Central Government and Defence environments. The role focuses on technology procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management and delivering value for money in the public sector.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, navigate governance processes and identify cost-saving opportunities across multi‑programme initiatives, including AI-related procurements where relevant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology procurement and strategic sourcing within public sector contexts.
• Strong understanding of governance, approvals, and public procurement processes.
• Experience managing commercial and supplier relationships across complex programmes.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Track record of identifying and delivering cost savings or other commercial improvements.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technology procurement and strategic sourcing activities within Central Government and Defence environments.
• Manage commercial and supplier relationships, support supplier selection and ensure value for money.
• Navigate public sector procurement governance, assurance and approval processes.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across complex programmes to understand requirements and support commercial decision-making.
• Support procurement strategies and commercial activities relating to technology programmes.
• Identify opportunities to deliver cost savings, efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage commercial risks and support contract management.
• Provide commercial insight and procurement expertise to support programme objectives.
• Support procurement activity involving emerging technologies, including AI where relevant.

Skills

Technology procurement

Strategic sourcing

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

AI procurement

Job description

Bruin is seeking experienced Technology Procurement and Commercial Specialists to support complex programmes within Central Government and Defence environments. The role focuses on technology procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management and delivering value for money in the public sector.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, navigate governance processes and identify cost-saving opportunities across multi‑programme initiatives, including AI-related procurements where relevant.