Head of Procurement

Hays; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Procurement to lead their procurement function through a period of transformation. This impactful 6-month contract role requires a strategic leader experienced in public sector procurement and transformation initiatives, ready to enhance governance and drive data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in public sector procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement law and public sector regulations.
• Track record of leading procurement transformation and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement function, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Driving transformation, including implementation of Oracle Fusion.
• Managing a team of 4 direct reports and up to 20 in the wider team.

Skills

Procurement law

Public sector regulations

Data and reporting skills

Leadership

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

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Are you a strategic procurement leader ready to bring energy, pace, and transformation to a large public sector organisation? One of my Public Sector clients is seeking a dynamic Interim Head of Procurement to lead its procurement function through a period of change and modernisation. With a turnover of £1 billion and a newly appointed CFO driving transformation, this is a high-impact role where your leadership will shape the future of procurement in my clients' organisation.This is your chance to make a real difference in a large, ambitious public sector organisation. You'll be supported by a forward-thinking leadership team and have access to legal and transformation expertise to help you succeed. If you're ready to lead with impact and drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you.

The key responsibilities of this role are:

• Leading the procurement function, ensuring compliance, value for money, and strategic alignment.
• Driving transformation, including the implementation of Oracle Fusion and improved contract management processes.
• Establishing governance structures.
• Enhancing reporting, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborating with legal, finance, and transformation teams to deliver joined-up solutions.
• Managing a team of 4 direct reports and up to 20 in the wider team.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in public sector procurement.
• Strong understanding of procurement law and public sector regulations.
• Track record of leading procurement transformation and strategy.
• Excellent data and reporting skills.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems.
• A confident, energetic leader who can bring pace and clarity to complex environments.

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