Interim Public Sector Procurement Leader

Adecco; England; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an Interim Procurement Manager for South East England in a public‑sector context. You will provide procurement leadership and governance across goods, services and contracts, with emphasis on compliant, end‑to‑end processes.

The role requires strong public sector procurement knowledge, stakeholder management, and ability to operate autonomously in an interim setting. Daily rate is £500, with a 3‑day per week pattern, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Significant procurement experience within local government or the wider public sector.
• Strong grasp of public sector procurement processes, governance, and compliance.
• Proven track record in leading end-to-end procurement exercises and sourcing activities.
• Ability to deliver credible commercial and procurement advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple services or organisations.
• Robust knowledge in contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Capacity to work independently and quickly adapt in an interim setting.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Advice: Provide effective procurement leadership and professional advice to senior stakeholders.
• Procurement Activity: Lead and support a diverse range of procurement activities, encompassing goods, services, and contracts.
• Strategic Guidance: Offer expert advice on procurement strategy, routes to market, contract management, and commercial considerations to budget holders and service areas.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure all procurement activity adheres to public sector procurement legislation, regulations, policies, and governance requirements.
• Tendering Oversight: Lead or oversee competitive tendering and procurement processes from specification to contract award.
• Efficiency Identification: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to uncover opportunities for efficiencies, savings, and enhanced commercial outcomes.
• Contract Management: Provide valuable advice regarding contract extensions, renewals, and supplier performance.
• Documentation Development: Support the creation and maintenance of procurement documentation, processes, and governance arrangements.
• Transformation Contribution: Engage in procurement improvement, transformation, and organisational change initiatives, fostering collaboration across both councils.

Job description

Adecco is recruiting an Interim Procurement Manager for South East England in a public‑sector context. You will provide procurement leadership and governance across goods, services and contracts, with emphasis on compliant, end‑to‑end processes.

The role requires strong public sector procurement knowledge, stakeholder management, and ability to operate autonomously in an interim setting. Daily rate is £500, with a 3‑day per week pattern, inside IR35.