Senior Procurement Specialist

Freshminds; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Freshminds is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for an energy-sector client on a 2–3 month contract. You will lead the migration, renewal and restructuring of enterprise software contracts as part of a major integration programme.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, technology and programme teams to ensure service continuity, manage contractual risk and deliver strong commercial outcomes throughout the transition, including 1–2 days weekly in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience across enterprise software and technology contracts.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models and contractual frameworks.
• Experience negotiating with major software vendors in large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead software contract renewals, exits, novations and migrations across a portfolio of strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate with Tier 1 software vendors to secure favourable terms and cost efficiencies.
• Review existing agreements to identify obligations, risks and opportunities.
• Develop commercial recommendations and governance updates across cross-functional workstreams.

Skills

Procurement

Software licensing

Stakeholder management

Vendor negotiations

Job description

The Role

A leading organisation in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join the team for an initial 2 to 3-month contract.

You will lead the migration, renewal and restructuring of critical enterprise software contracts as part of a major business integration programme. Working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, finance, technology and programme teams, you will help ensure service continuity, manage contractual risk and deliver strong commercial outcomes throughout the transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead software contract renewals, exits, novations and migrations across a portfolio of strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate with Tier 1 software vendors to secure favourable commercial terms, cost efficiencies and value for money.
• Review existing agreements to identify contractual obligations, risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Develop commercial recommendations, provide governance updates and collaborate across legal, finance, technology and programme workstreams.

Requirements

• Significant procurement experience across enterprise software, technology contracts and supplier transitions.
• Strong knowledge of software licensing models and contractual frameworks, with Oracle or wider ERP licensing experience highly desirable.
• Proven success negotiating with major software vendors in large, complex enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting integrations, separations, carve-outs or transformation programmes, alongside strong senior stakeholder management skills.

Details

• Start date: September 2026, exact date to be confirmed
• Duration: 2 to 3 months
• Day rate: £500-£600 LTD
• Location: Hybrid, with 1 or 2 days per week in Leeds