Interim Head of Procurement — Hybrid, Multisite Leadership

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

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.