Interim Procurement Specialist

Cedar Recruitment; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Procurement Specialist to support a Public Sector client. This home-based role offers £375 to £450 per day for approximately 12 months. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement experience in the public sector, SC Clearance, and be available to start in October 2025. Occasional on-site meetings will be required, with expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-million pound contracts in the public sector.
• Ability to commence in October 2025.
• Must meet SC Clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the re-procurement of a multi-million pound contract.
• Work with a team to ensure procurement compliance.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes.

Skills

End-to-end procurement experience

Public sector background

Strong communication skills

SC Clearance

Education

Procurement Act 2023 training

Job description

Cedar are supporting a Procurement Consultancy, who are working with a key Public Sector client, to find an Interim Procurement Specialist. The role will operate INSIDE IR35 offering £375 up to £450 per day. This role will run for c12 months and will be home based - there may be occasional on-site meetings required, expenses will be covered. We are looking for someone who can commence a role in October 2025 and has active SC Clearance (or is able to undergo SC Clearance if successful).

The successful candidate will work in the assigned team to support the re-procurement of a multi-million pound contract. Candidates therefore need to have a strong background delivering Procurements end to end in the Public Sector and must have completed the new Procurement Act 2023 training.