Interim Procurement Specialist

Overview

We are supporting a client in appointing an interim Procurement & Supplier Management specialist on a circa 3-month contract (Inside IR35). Operating within the Group Procurement & Supplier Management team (1

LOD), this role will deliver a hands‑on, business‑partnering approach across the organisation, supporting sourcing activity, contract negotiations, supplier renewals, and forward planning of procurement initiatives. This is a delivery‑focused interim assignment, requiring an individual who can quickly embed, add value, and operate with minimal supervision.

Procurement, Supplier & Contract Management

• Support delivery and continuous improvement of the Group’s Procurement & Third‑Party Risk framework (supplier onboarding, negotiation, renewal and termination)
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to conduct market research and identify suitable vendors, products and services
• Assist in managing third‑party risk, ensuring commercial value while protecting the Group from operational and regulatory exposure
• Drive supplier consolidation opportunities and cost‑saving initiatives in partnership with Finance
• Support governance frameworks overseeing supplier performance, service delivery, and contractual compliance
• Assist with legal engagement relating to supplier contracts and commercial negotiations
• Develop and maintain procurement guidance materials and support business‑wide adoption of best practice

• Support effective risk management across the supply chain, ensuring adherence to internal policy and regulatory expectations
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate supplier and outsourcing risk

• Contribute to monthly MI reporting for senior stakeholders, highlighting risks, issues and key insights
• Provide updates to senior management (including GEC‑level where required) on third‑party risk and regulatory adherence

• Support delivery of training and awareness to colleagues on procurement processes and third‑party onboarding requirements
• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments impacting vendor risk and procurement practices

• Contribute to wider Procurement & Vendor Management initiatives and interim project‑based activity as required

• Tangible improvement in procurement and supplier risk management maturity
• Positive stakeholder feedback on procurement support and commercial outcomes
• Clear pipeline visibility of procurement activity via effective tracking
• Delivery of accurate, timely, and meaningful MI

• Proven experience in procurement / supplier management (circa 3+ years), ideally within financial services
• Strong working knowledge of FCA / PRA / EBA expectations relating to outsourcing and third‑party risk
• Confident operating in a fast‑paced, interim environment, able to deliver impact quickly
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised, proactive, and self‑sufficient
• Ability to start immediately is key