Interim Head of Procurement

The Company is seeking an Interim Head of Procurement to spearhead the strategic leadership and transformation of its procurement function. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a large team of procurement and commercial professionals, managing a significant annual third-party spend, and driving procurement transformation, commercial excellence, savings, and service improvement. This high-profile role involves close collaboration with senior officers, elected members, and key stakeholders to provide strategic procurement and commercial advice, as well as to enhance governance, contract management, and procurement performance. Applicants for the Interim Head of Procurement position at the company should have a proven track record in leading complex procurement functions, delivering transformation, and achieving commercial savings. The role requires the ability to manage high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders effectively. While not mandatory, experience in local government is highly advantageous. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned procurement leader with a strong background in strategic procurement, commercial management, and a deep understanding of the public sector procurement landscape.