Interim Procurement Lead - Outside IR35

Procurement Transformation - Outside IR35 My client, a leading plc group in the facilities management space, is looking to hire a Procurement Transformation Interim Lead. This role will lead the continuous improvement and modernization of procurement systems, processes, capabilities, and ways of working across the organization. The role is responsible for driving procurement excellence through process optimization, digital enablement, stakeholder engagement, and capability development, ensuring procurement delivers greater value, visibility, efficiency, and strategic impact across the business. The successful candidate will act as a catalyst for change, helping procurement become a more connected, data-driven, and business-focused function while strengthening internal capabilities and embedding best practices. Key Responsibilities Procurement Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Develop and deliver procurement transformation initiatives aligned with business objectives and procurement strategy. • Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and optimize procurement processes across the source-to-contract and procure-to-pay lifecycle. • Lead process redesign and continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, compliance, user experience, and value delivery. • Establish and maintain procurement policies, governance frameworks, and operating procedures. Systems & Digital Enablement • Drive the enhancement, adoption, and optimization of procurement systems, tools, and technologies. • Partner with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to improve system functionality, reporting, automation, and user experience. • Support implementation of new procurement technologies, digital solutions, and process automation initiatives. • Ensure procurement data is accurate, accessible, and leveraged effectively to support decision-making. Capability Development • Build procurement capability through the development of tools, templates, training materials, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. • Design and implement frameworks that improve procurement skills, commercial capability, and operational effectiveness. • Coach procurement teams and stakeholders on best practices, processes, and systems. • Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new ways of working. Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering • Increase procurement's visibility, influence, and engagement across the organization. • Build strong relationships with business leaders and functional stakeholders to better understand business needs and priorities. • Promote procurement's value proposition and support greater collaboration between procurement and business teams. • Facilitate cross-functional initiatives that improve alignment, governance, and business outcomes. Performance, Analytics & Reporting • Develop meaningful procurement performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities. • Use data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement and measure transformation outcomes. • Track benefits realization and ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable value. • Support leadership reporting and procurement maturity assessments. Skills & Experience • Experience in procurement, supply chain, transformation, operational excellence, or business process improvement roles. • Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems, and best practices. • Experience leading change, transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives. • Knowledge of procurement technologies, ERP platforms, source-to-pay solutions, and analytics tools. • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. • Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities. • Experience developing capability frameworks, training programs, or organizational change initiatives. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Success Measures • Increased procurement process efficiency and compliance. • Improved adoption and effectiveness of procurement systems and tools. • Enhanced procurement capability across the organization. • Greater visibility and engagement of procurement with business stakeholders. • Improved procurement performance reporting and data quality. • Delivery of measurable transformation benefits and business value. • Increased procurement maturity and stakeholder satisfaction. This will be a 12-18 month piece of work. For further details, please apply using the link provided.