Interim Sourcing Specialist

Investigo; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement / Sourcing Lead (Interim) to support its procurement function during a period of transformation and growth.

This hands-on role leads sourcing across a broad range of indirect spend categories, including IT, professional services, MRO, consumables, FM and operational services. Immediate start, 3-month contract, and significant impact expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading indirect procurement in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record in negotiating high-value supplier contracts.
• Strong data-driven approach and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing across indirect spend categories (IT, services, MRO, FM, etc.).
• Develop sourcing strategies and drive cost optimisation initiatives.
• Negotiate supplier terms and manage commercial contracts.
• Engage stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to procurement leadership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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.

• Initial 3-month contract
• 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.