Interim Head of Procurement

p strong Interim Head of Procurement /strong /p p strong North West Local Authority - /strong strong £750 per day (Inside IR35) /strong strong Immediate Start /strong strong Initial 3-Month Contract /strong /p p br /p p A North West Local Authority is seeking an experienced strong Interim Head of Procurement /strong to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of its procurement and commercial function during a period of change and transformation. /p p This is a high-profile appointment requiring an accomplished procurement leader with a proven track record within the public sector, capable of delivering commercial excellence, governance compliance, and value for money across a diverse portfolio of spend. /p p br /p p strong The Role /strong /p p br /p p Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Interim Head of Procurement will lead the councils procurement function, ensuring effective commercial management and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. /p p br /p p

Key responsibilities will include

/p p br /p ul li Leading and managing the procurement and commissioning teams. /li li Providing strategic procurement advice to senior leadership, elected members, and key stakeholders. /li li Driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. /li li Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider public sector procurement regulations. /li li Developing and implementing commercial strategies that deliver efficiency savings and social value outcomes. /li li Managing complex, high-value procurement projects across multiple service areas. /li li Strengthening supplier relationships, contract management, and governance arrangements. /li li Supporting wider organisational change programmes and budget delivery objectives. /li /ul p br /p p strong The Candidate /strong /p p br /p p We are seeking a commercially astute procurement professional who can make an immediate impact. /p p br /p p You will have: /p p br /p ul li Significant senior-level procurement leadership experience within Local Government or the wider public sector. /li li Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and best practice. /li li Demonstrable experience managing large-scale, complex procurement programmes. /li li Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. /li li A track record of delivering savings, service improvements, and transformation outcomes. /li li MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional accreditation. /li li The ability to operate effectively within a political environment. /li /ul p br /p p strong Contract Details /strong /p p br /p ul li strong Role: /strong Interim Head of Procurement /li li strong Location: /strong Yorkshire (2 days in office) /li li strong Duration: /strong Initial 3 Months /li li strong Rate: /strong £750 per day /li li strong Status: /strong Inside IR35 /li li strong Start: /strong Immediate /li /ul p br /p p This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim procurement leader to support a large and ambitious Local Authority through a critical period while delivering tangible commercial and organisational outcomes. /p p br /p p For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please submit your CV at the earliest opportunity. /p p /p

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