Procurement SME - SC Cleared - London - 675 a day (Inside IR35)You will join a global IT Consultancy, working alongside their central government end client. It is key that you have experience of HMG procurement process including tender, assessment and award activities.Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week on site at the client office.You will work alongside a Project Manager and client-side team on a day-to-day basis to:Define the procurement approach (e.g. open tender, restricted tender, framework agreement) in absolute collaboration with Home Office commercial stakeholders, considering factors like competition, complexity, and value for money.Develop tender documentation, including technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract terms and conditions.Identify and qualify potential suppliers with the technical expertise and experience to deliver the required solutions.Manage and support the tender process, including issuing tenders, managing responses, and conducting supplier evaluations. Support negotiations with shortlisted suppliers to secure the best possible deal for the HMG programme, considering factors like price, technical capabilities, and risk allocation.Negotiate and finalize contracts with the chosen supplier(s), ensuring all terms and conditions are clear, fair, and meet HMG requirements.Oversee contract execution, including managing performance against contractual obligations, monitoring deliverables, and handling any contractual disputes.Demonstrate Value for Money throughout the procurement process, ensuring the chosen solution delivers the required technical capabilities at the best possible cost to the taxpayer.Procurement SME - SC Cleared - London - 675 a day (Inside IR35)