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A public sector organisation is seeking an Interim Head of Procurement/Director of Procurement to support the function through an important period of change and improvement. Working with an established procurement team, you will focus on strengthening procurement processes, embedding best practice and supporting the delivery of key transformation initiatives. This is a 12-18-month contract based in Birmingham, with 2 days per week in the office.

Your new roleAs Interim Head of Procurement, you will provide experienced leadership to the procurement function, ensuring continuity of service while driving targeted improvements across procurement and contract management activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading and supporting an established procurement team

Driving procurement improvement and transformation initiatives

Strengthening contract management, governance and supplier performance

Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector regulations

Supporting stakeholders across the organisation on procurement and commercial matters

Delivering procurement activity, sourcing projects and value-for-money outcomes

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience operating at Head of Procurement or Senior Procurement Manager level within the public sector

A track record of delivering procurement change, improvement or transformation programmes

Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public sector procurement frameworks

Experience of contract management, governance and supplier relationship management

Strong people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to deliver improvements quickly

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary and benefits package

12-18-month contract with the opportunity to lead meaningful procurement improvement

Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Birmingham office

Opportunity to strengthen procurement capability and governance within a well-established team

Supportive working environment with scope to make a tangible impact

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If you are an experienced public sector procurement leader with a background in transformation, governance, and contract management, this is an excellent opportunity to deliver meaningful improvements and add value during a key period of change.

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