Summary: This interim role as Head of Procurement involves reviewing and auditing current procurement activities while collaborating with leadership to establish best practices for the future. The position requires strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills to drive cost savings and strategic advantages. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and an immediate start for a duration of at least three months. It is classified as outside IR35, making it suitable for those working via a limited company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review all the businesses current procurement activities and agreements to provide a thorough audit.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships and negotiate competitive terms.
• Extract tangible cost savings across third-party suppliers.
• Address supplier issues, queries, or lapsed agreements.
• Lead discussions with suppliers to gain insights and reporting for strategic advantage.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of high-value suppliers aligned with business values.
• Recommend best practices and key business planning elements for the future.

Key Skills:

• MCIPS qualification (or working towards) - advantageous but not essential.
• Significant experience in procurement within a professional service, insurance, or B2B environment.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.

Salary (Rate): 650.00

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other