Interim Lead: Remote Public Sector Procurement & Commercial

1st Executive Ltd; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK public sector organization is looking for an Interim Professional Lead in Procurement and Commercial to guide a team during a significant change period. This role requires extensive leadership in procurement, strategic commissioning, and contract management, with a strong focus on political governance. The position is mainly remote with some office attendance expected, and offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from £60 to £80 for an initial six-month contract starting in February.

Qualifications

• Extensive public sector procurement and commercial leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of political governance and working with elected members.
• Proven experience implementing procurement legislation and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and management to a team of 10+ procurement and commercial specialists.
• Drive effective procurement and commercial practice, delivering operational, financial and social value.
• Support commissioning strategy development across the organisation.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Political governance understanding

Strategic commissioning capability

Contract management capability

Job description

A UK public sector organization is looking for an Interim Professional Lead in Procurement and Commercial to guide a team during a significant change period. This role requires extensive leadership in procurement, strategic commissioning, and contract management, with a strong focus on political governance. The position is mainly remote with some office attendance expected, and offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from £60 to £80 for an initial six-month contract starting in February.