🚀 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.