Interim Procurement Lead
Posted 1 day ago by Adecco
£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Procurement Lead role in Wiltshire involves overseeing end-to-end procurement processes in the public services sector, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. The position requires strong leadership to manage tendering activities and enhance the skills of the procurement team. This temporary contract lasts up to 6 months and is classified as inside IR35. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement strategies and practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage compliant procurement and tendering activities in line with the latest regulations.
- Take charge of high-priority and high-value tenders, ensuring excellence at every step.
- Work closely with stakeholders to plan timelines, define specifications, and evaluate submissions.
- Ensure procurement plans resonate with strategic sourcing objectives and market best practices.
- Share your expertise to enhance the skills of permanent staff and stakeholders alike.
- Support the introduction of structured procurement lifecycles and pre-market engagement methodologies.
Key Skills:
- Proven history of leading public sector procurements within a regulated environment (PCR 2015/Procurement Act 2023).
- Strong understanding of supplier engagement and negotiation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a knack for clear communication.
- Experience in the public sector is essential.
Salary (Rate): £600.00/daily
City: Wiltshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job Title: Interim Procurement Lead
Location: Wiltshire (1 day per week onsite) | Duration: Up to 6 Months | Temporary Contract
Are you a procurement professional looking for an exciting interim role in the public services sector? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Interim Procurement Lead to join their team and make a significant impact on procurement processes. Note: This role falls inside IR35.
Your Mission: As the Interim Procurement Lead, you will spearhead the end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring that everything aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 while fostering a compliant, professional, and value-driven procurement function. This is your chance to shape procurement strategies and transfer invaluable knowledge to the team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead with Purpose: Develop and manage compliant procurement and tendering activities in line with the latest regulations.
- Deliver Complex Tenders: Take charge of high-priority and high-value tenders, ensuring excellence at every step.
- Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with stakeholders to plan timelines, define specifications, and evaluate submissions.
- Align Strategies: Ensure procurement plans resonate with strategic sourcing objectives and market best practises.
- Empower Others: Share your expertise to enhance the skills of permanent staff and stakeholders alike.
- Innovate Procurement practises: Support the introduction of structured procurement lifecycles and pre-market engagement methodologies.
What We're Looking For:
Experience: Proven history of leading public sector procurements within a regulated environment (PCR 2015/Procurement Act 2023).
Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of supplier engagement and negotiation.
Communication Skills: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with a knack for clear communication.
Desirable Background: Experience in the public sector is essential!
Why Join Us? This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the community. If you're passionate about procurement and eager to lead through an exciting period of growth and transformation, we want to hear from you!
How to Apply: Ready to take on this dynamic role? Apply today by sending us your CV detailing your relevant experience. Join us in making a positive impact in public service procurement! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - apply now!
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