Procurement Specialist

Location: Cambridgeshire

We are currently seeking an Interim Senior Procurement Professional to support a Combined Authority in East Anglia on a key strategic procurement programme. This role will provide both strategic and operational procurement expertise, working closely with senior stakeholders on high-profile projects and procurement activity.

Location:

Hybrid Start: ASAP Duration:
Interim 3-6 months Rate:
Negotiable (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and operational procurement support across a range of procurement work streams Support the delivery of a high-profile transport programme and associated procurement activities Advise senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, commercial approaches, and compliance requirements Lead and support complex procurement exercises from inception through to contract award Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and programme teams Ensure procurement activity is compliant with relevant public procurement legislation and governance requirements Contribute to programme delivery through procurement planning, market engagement, and commercial advice Requirements:
Strong public sector procurement background Essential experience within a Local Authority or Combined Authority environment Experience supporting complex, high-profile programmes and senior stakeholders Ability to provide strategic procurement advice alongside hands-on procurement delivery

Experience with in a Combined Authority environment is highly desirable Experience supporting transport-related programmes, particularly bus franchising, would be advantageous If you are interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV, and a member of the team will be in touch.