Interim Head Of Procurement

Michael Page; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established nonprofit organization is seeking an Interim Head of Procurement to provide leadership during a transition. Your responsibilities will include overseeing procurement operations and ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. The ideal candidate has proven experience managing teams and stakeholder engagement, along with strong knowledge of procurement frameworks. This role offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model, based in Bradford with a projected start in February.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexibility in interim role

Opportunity to make an impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head of Procurement or similar in a complex organization.
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement regulations.
• Strong operational focus during periods of change.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes across various categories.
• Lead and support a small procurement team.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Operational oversight

Public procurement regulations

Contract management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Procurement to provide steady leadership and operational oversight during a period of change. This interim appointment will lead a small team, ensuring continuity, compliance, and the effective delivery of procurement activities.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established, medium-sized organisation within the not for profit sector.

Description

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes across a range of categories, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations.
• Lead and support a small procurement team, providing guidance and oversight.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement operations, including sourcing, tendering, and contract management.
• Act as the escalation point for complex sourcing issues and stakeholder queries.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Provide assurance on governance, risk management, and audit requirements during the transition period.

Profile

• Proven experience as Head of Procurement or senior procurement leader within a complex organisation (public sector desirable).
• Strong operational focus with the ability to "keep the ship steady" during change.
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement regulations (PCR 2015) and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and managing competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment and navigating organisational change.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate.
• Interim role offering flexibility and a chance to make an impact.
• Based in Bradford with a Hybrid working model.
• February start date.