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 workstreams
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 within 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.
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