🚀 Interim Procurement Lead

Job Opportunity: Interim Procurement Lead

Location: Sheffield / Hybrid

Contract Type: Interim (6 months)

Day Rate: £650-750 per day – Inside IR35

Start Date: November

Are you a strategic procurement leader with experience in transformation and public sector compliance? Join us as Interim Procurement Lead and play a pivotal role in reshaping how we deliver essential passenger transport services.

About Us

We’re a major public sector organisation at the heart of regional passenger transport, serving thousands of residents every day. As we embark on a significant change and transformation programme , we’re looking for an experienced interim professional to lead procurement through this pivotal period.

The Role

As Interim Head of Procurement, you will:

• Lead the procurement function during a period of change, ensuring business continuity and strategic alignment with our transformation goals.
• Oversee high-value and complex procurements in line with Public Contract Regulations (PA 23) and emerging procurement reforms.
• Deliver improved commercial outcomes through enhanced sourcing, contract management, and supplier engagement.
• Provide clear leadership to a skilled procurement team, while advising senior stakeholders across operations, legal, and finance.
• Drive a review of current policies, processes, and systems, aligning procurement with new service models and future-proofed delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable interim leadership experience in public sector procurement, ideally within transport or infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of public procurement legislation and governance.
• Proven track record in delivering results in a change or transformation context .
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – able to challenge, influence, and build consensus at all levels.
• MCIPS qualified (or equivalent experience).

What You'll Gain

This is an opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact in a high-profile public service at a time of genuine organisational transformation. You’ll shape the future of procurement and contribute directly to more sustainable, efficient, and passenger-focused transport services.

Interested?

To apply or request more information, please contact Pete Simmonds. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with early engagement encouraged.