Interim Head of Procurement - Public Sector Strategy

Trinity House Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity House Group in the Midlands is seeking an interim Head of Procurement for a 12-month fixed-term contract to align procurement with organisational goals, deliver value for money and ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead 3 Senior Category Managers, develop group category strategies, drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and operational efficiency.

The role requires strong UK public procurement expertise, MCIPS (desirable), and the ability to

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• MCIPS is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Procurement Team and 3 Senior Category Managers to deliver international procurement strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with UK public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and financial thresholds.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

KPI management

Education

Degree level education

MCIPS (desirable)

Job description

Trinity House Group in the Midlands is seeking an interim Head of Procurement for a 12-month fixed-term contract to align procurement with organisational goals, deliver value for money and ensure regulatory compliance. You will lead 3 Senior Category Managers, develop group category strategies, drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management and operational efficiency.

The role requires strong UK public procurement expertise, MCIPS (desirable), and the ability to