Interim Procurement Manager – Travel & Events

Cedar; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in London is seeking an Interim Procurement Manager with expertise in Travel and Events management. The role, which requires candidates to start in approximately two weeks, offers a day rate of up to £450 and will operate on a hybrid basis with on-site work expected twice a week. The successful candidate will need strong procurement and compliance skills, especially in the fields of Banking or Pharma.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Procurement, Commercial, Sourcing or Category Management.
• Evidence of delivering compliance and value for money solutions in Travel and/or Event Management.
• Experience working with firms in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance or Pharma.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.
• Onboard vendors and conduct due diligence.
• Prepare detailed reports on sourcing performance and vendor compliance.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Sourcing strategies

Supplier relationship management

Compliance management

Job description

Interim Procurement Manager – Travel & Events

Cedar are supporting a Private Sector client, based in London, who are looking for an Interim Procurement Manager with a background in Travel and Events Management.

This role is INSIDE IR35, offering a day rate up to £450 max. It will run for c6 months (potential to extend) and will operate on a hybrid working basis, expecting on-site 2 days per week. This is an urgent requirement, so ideally looking for candidates who can commence in c2 weeks.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support a range of requirements in Travel and Events, executing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure compliance and value for money. You will onboard vendors, manage due diligence, conduct audits in partnership, and prepare detailed reports on sourcing performance, vendor compliance, and financial impact for key internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a similar role covering Procurement, Commercial, Sourcing or Category Management is required.
• Evidence of delivering compliance and value for money solutions for requirements in Travel and/or Event Management is required.
• Experience working with organisations in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance and/or Pharma is required.