Procurement Transformation and Operations Lead

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Procurement Transformation and Operations Lead, Cardiff

Client:

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0260eea41013

Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Transformation and Operations Lead - 3 Month Initial Contract - Negotiable Day Rate - (Hybrid Cardiff Based)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team has partnered with a valuable not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Procurement Transformation and Operations Lead.

This role is perfect for anyone who can drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and digital enablement across the procurement function.

What the Procurement Transformation and Operations Lead will be doing

You will be leading the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of the procurement operating model, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and industry best practice.

• Drive transformational change within the procurement function, embedding modern procurement techniques, tools, and governance frameworks.
• Become the technical lead, driving the project forward and offering key insights.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance procurement effectiveness, efficiency, and service delivery. Communicating with key stakeholders to keep them up to date with progress.
• Lead the optimisation of end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring efficiency, standardisation, and automation where appropriate.

What you will bring to the team

You will have experience in procurement transformation, operating model design, or service improvement initiatives, with a track record of supporting efficiencies and performance improvements.

• Knowledge of process optimisation, procurement governance, and continuous service improvement, with an ability to support improvements in efficiency and compliance.
• Some exposure to procurement technology solutions, such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, or Atamis, with the ability to support system deployment and optimisation.
• Experience working with data and reporting, ensuring procurement decisions are supported by accurate insights and performance metrics.

Here's What You'll Get in Return

The successful Procurement Transformation and Operations Lead will be rewarded with;

• Salary Negotiable

Think this one's for you

If you think this Technical Delivery Lead opportunity is for you, then apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract, and permanent hires for one-off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.