Interim Head of Procurement

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Nottingham-based role

Job summary

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain in Nottingham seeks an Interim Head Of Procurement to lead procurement activity across a complex, multi-site organisation, embedding best practices, reviewing key contracts and supporting operational teams to achieve cost and performance objectives.

The role is a 6-month interim assignment based from Nottingham with hybrid working; time on-site in England and Scotland is required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong capability in leading procurement activity and setting clear priorities.
• Experience of managing supplier relationships and purchasing requirements.
• Ability to review procurement processes and make practical improvements.
• Confidence in working with stakeholders to clarify supply needs and agree actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management activity across a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Review, negotiate and manage key supplier contracts to drive commercial value.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Review purchasing activity and identify practical ways to improve consistency and control.
• Develop and implement best-practice procurement processes and controls.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and support decisions.
• Mitigate commercial risk through effective supplier and contract management.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Contract management

Cost reduction

Stakeholder management

Job description

As an Interim Head Of Procurement, you will lead procurement activity across a complex, multi-site organisation, providing focused direction across Procurement operations. The role will lead procurement transformation initiatives, with a focus on embedding best procurement practice, reviewing key contracts and supporting operational teams in achieving cost and performance objectives.

Client Details

Our client is a leading environmental services organisation based in Nottingham, with sustainability at the forefront of their business. Operating across multiple locations, they offer the chance to lead meaningful change, drive strategic initiatives and deliver commercial value.

Description

• Lead procurement and contract management activity across a complex, multi-site organisation.
• Review, negotiate and manage key supplier contracts to drive commercial value.
• Identify and deliver cost‑saving and process improvement opportunities.
• Review purchasing activity and identify practical ways to improve consistency and control.
• Develop and implement best‑practice procurement processes and controls.
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and support decisions.
• Mitigate commercial risk through effective supplier and contract management.

Profile

A successful Interim Head Of Procurement should have:

• Strong capability in leading procurement activity and setting clear priorities.
• Experience of managing supplier relationships and purchasing requirements.
• Ability to review procurement processes and make practical improvements.
• Confidence in working with stakeholders to clarify supply needs and agree actions.
• Experience of planning procurement activity around operational requirements.
• Clear communication skills for providing updates and managing procurement priorities.

Job Offer

• 6 month interim assignment offering immediate start
• GBP600 - GBP650 per day, depending on experience
• Based from Nottingham, offering hybrid working
• Time on-site in England and Scotland is required