Head of Procurement, PMO & Governance

Searchandselect; Douglas; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchandselect is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement, PMO & Governance for a short-term interim assignment reporting to the CFO. You will provide strategic leadership across procurement, PMO and governance, delivering financial discipline, contract oversight and value delivery aligned to business priorities.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, governance expertise and the ability to influence senior leadership, optimise supplier performance and drive risk-managed portfolio

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in procurement, PMO, project or corporate governance.
• Strong commercial, financial and contract management expertise.
• Experience overseeing project portfolios, investment decisions and risk management.
• Confident engaging and advising CFOs and senior leadership teams.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, infrastructure or a regulated environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight across procurement, PMO and governance functions.
• Review and drive procurement efficiencies, cost savings and supplier performance.
• Oversee project portfolio governance, prioritisation, delivery and risk management.
• Ensure effective contract management, commercial controls and compliance with delegated authority.
• Support capital investment reviews and allocation processes.
• Oversee key supplier relationships, inventory controls and insurance requirements.
• Advise the CFO and Executive team on commercial risks, investment decisions and governance matters.
• Lead and support the Procurement Manager and PMO Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and operational efficiency.

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement, PMO & Governance for a short

Temporary assignment, reporting directly to the CFO.

This senior interim role will provide strategic leadership and oversight across procurement, project management and governance, ensuring effective controls, commercial value and delivery against business priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight across procurement, PMO and governance functions.
• Review and drive procurement efficiencies, cost savings and supplier performance.
• Oversee project portfolio governance, prioritisation, delivery and risk management.
• Ensure effective contract management, commercial controls and compliance with delegated authority.
• Support capital investment reviews and allocation processes.
• Oversee key supplier relationships, inventory controls and insurance requirements.
• Advise the CFO and Executive team on commercial risks, investment decisions and governance matters.
• Lead and support the Procurement Manager and PMO Manager.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and operational efficiency.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Significant senior-level experience in procurement, PMO, project or corporate governance.
• Strong commercial, financial and contract management expertise.
• Experience overseeing project portfolios, investment decisions and risk management.
• Confident engaging and advising CFOs and senior leadership teams.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in telecommunications, technology, infrastructure or a regulated environment would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute interim leader who can quickly establish priorities, provide effective oversight and deliver impact within a short-term assignment.