Interim Sourcing Specialist

Investigo; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is recruiting an experienced Indirect Procurement / Sourcing Lead on an interim basis to drive sourcing across IT, professional services, MRO and other indirect spend.

The role is hybrid, 3-month initial contract, outside IR35, with immediate start, focusing on developing strategies, leading supplier negotiations and delivering measurable procurement improvements within a fast-paced transformation.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strong supplier negotiations and contract management skills.
• Data-driven procurement improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activity across indirect spend categories (IT, professional services, MRO, FM, consumables).
• Develop sourcing strategies and drive cost optimisation and process improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement pipelines; report insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Job description

Indirect Procurement / Sourcing Lead (Interim)

A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement/Sourcing Lead to support its procurement function during a period of ongoing transformation and growth.

This is a hands-on role responsible for leading sourcing activity across a broad range of indirect spend categories, including IT, professional services, consultancy, MRO, consumables, FM and operational services. The successful candidate will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage commercial contracts and drive value through cost optimisation, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Working within a complex, matrix environment, you will partner with business leaders and procurement colleagues to deliver sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, maintain procurement pipelines and support procurement excellence through data-driven insights and reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in strategic sourcing, category management and supplier management, with experience managing high-value contracts and delivering measurable procurement improvements.

Key Details

• Initial 3-month contract
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working
• Immediate start preferred
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, evolving procurement function

This role would suit an experienced interim procurement professional who can quickly establish credibility, manage multiple sourcing projects and deliver tangible commercial outcomes from day one.