Strategic Tech Procurement Lead - Govt & Defence (Remote)

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

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