Summary: A financial services business is seeking a senior Procurement Specialist to join their team on an interim basis. The role involves leading procurement strategy and vendor management, conducting an end-to-end review of processes and governance for third-party vendor management across UK and international locations. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated environments and working with large, global organizations. This position is hybrid and based out of a London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement team.
• Work closely with international stakeholders.
• Conduct cradle to grave review for vendor management.
• Review global policy, controls, and governance on third parties.
• Provide advisory work for improvements and refinements to the business.
• Undertake an end-to-end review of processes, policies, and governance for third-party vendor management.
• Provide direction and advice on changes to the business.

Key Skills:

• Experience in financial services and regulated environments.
• Experience leading procurement strategy.
• Vendor management expertise.
• Experience working with large, multi-national organizations.
• Strong understanding of processes, policies, and governance.
• Ability to work with international stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance