Interim Head Of Procurement

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Adecco is representing a major financial institution seeking an Interim Head of Procurement in London. The role is based in a hybrid setup (office 3 days, home 2), on a 6‑month contract with potential extension.

You will lead the EMEA procurement function, directing category management and supplier governance to deliver strategic sourcing and value across the region. You will partner with senior stakeholders and drive Source-to-Pay processes, focusing on complex technology buys, risk management,

Qualifications

• Significant procurement leadership within banking/financial services, ideally with EMEA responsibility.
• Proven track record in category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of governance, third-party risk, resilience, outsourcing and S2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA Procurement function and a team of six Category Managers across spend areas.
• Drive category management, strategic sourcing and supplier management for commercial value and cost optimisation.
• Oversee supplier relationships, governance, third-party risk and outsourcing for regional needs.
• Partner with Procurement Operations to ensure effective Source-to-Pay processes and systems governance.
• Provide leadership on complex technology procurement including software and cloud services.
• Advise executives and represent Procurement at governance and steering forums.

Skills

Procurement leadership

EMEA experience

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Procurement governance

Third-party risk

Source-to-Pay

Technology procurement

Stakeholder management

MCIPS

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Interim Head of Procurement

London/Hybrid

6 month contract

Day rate from £800 via Umbrella Company

Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition.

My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services.

They are looking for an Interim Head of Procurement for the EMEA region to join the Operations Planning and Procurement Department on an initial 6 month contract with the potential to extend. You will be working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs, being office based 3 days a week, 2 days working from home.

Purpose of Job

The Interim Head of Procurement, will provide leadership and continuity of the Procurement function during the sabbatical absence of the permanent Head of Procurement. The role is accountable for leading the EMEA Category Management and Supplier Relationship Management teams, ensuring delivery of strategic sourcing, supplier governance, commercial value, and procurement risk management across the region.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the EMEA Procurement function, providing strategic leadership to a team of six Category Managers across multiple spend categories.
• Own category management, strategic sourcing and supplier management activities, driving commercial value, cost optimisation and procurement best practice across the region.
• Oversee strategic supplier relationships, procurement governance, third-party risk, outsourcing and operational resilience requirements.
• Partner with Procurement Operations to ensure effective Source-to-Pay processes, controls, reporting and procurement systems governance.
• Provide leadership on complex technology procurement initiatives, including software, cloud services and major IT supplier engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and represent Procurement at executive, governance and steering committee forums.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Significant procurement leadership experience within banking or financial services, ideally with EMEA responsibility.
• Proven track record leading category management, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management functions.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, third-party risk, operational resilience, outsourcing and Source-to-Pay processes.
• Experience managing complex technology procurement, including software, cloud and strategic supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders, lead high-performing teams and deliver commercial outcomes within complex international organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management able to communicate at all levels of the business.
• MCIPS qualification or relevant experience.

Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.