Interim Procurement and Contracts Officer

This role sits within the Commercial and 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 DetailsA 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. ProfileEssentialExperience managing supplier contracts and contract performance throughout the contract lifecycle.Strong supplier relationship ..... full job details .....