7 Forces Commercial Services Procurement Specialist for ICT and Corporate

The 7 Force Procurement Team is a shared service supporting police forces across the East of England: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Together, we manage approximately £230m of annual third‑party spend, making us the second-largest police procurement collaboration in the UK (after the Metropolitan Police).

We are now seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the ICT & Corporate Services Category. This is a key role focused on delivering tactical procurements, driving value for money, and ensuring effective contract and supplier relationship management across all seven forces.

About the Role

As a Procurement Specialist, you will:

Lead and deliver a range of Tactical Acquisition and Tactical Profit procurements within the ICT & Corporate Services Category.

Manage strategic contract performance and supplier relationships, ensuring contractual benefits and efficiencies are realised.

Work closely with senior leaders, operational stakeholders, and contract owners across all 7 Forces to ensure procurement activity reflects organisational priorities.

Represent 7 Forces at internal and external forums, influencing and collaborating with national bodies such as:

The Home Office

Crown Commercial Service

Police Digital Service

Blue Light Commercial

Contribute to national initiatives, providing professional expertise to help shape future commercial approaches.

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