Procurement Specialist

1 day ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Interim Opportunities – Procurement Transformation (Midlands | Hybrid | £500 p/d Umbrella)

We are supporting a Local Authority undergoing a significant
procurement transformation programme
, and we are looking to engage experienced interim professionals for two key roles. Both positions offer predominantly home working with occasional on-site attendance.

Interim – Governance Lead (Procurement Service)

Day Rate:
- £500 Umbrella

We're seeking an interim specialist to strengthen and shape the governance of a procurement function currently undergoing transformation. Key focus areas include:

  • Reviewing and establishing robust procurement governance frameworks
  • Ensuring compliance with
    PCR 2015
    and forthcoming
    TPP reforms
  • Updating delegated authority structures, approval pathways, and decision-making thresholds
  • Strengthening category governance, contract management oversight, and risk controls
  • Designing effective assurance mechanisms and workflows
  • Advising on governance requirements as part of a wider operating model redesign

Interim – Procurement Policy Specialist

Day Rate:
- £500 Umbrella

This role will support the development of a refreshed policy suite aligned to both the new operating model and new procurement legislation. Key focus areas include:

  • Reviewing, rewriting, and modernising procurement policies and procedures
  • Aligning documentation with
    2024/25 procurement reforms
  • Embedding priorities including social value, sustainability, compliance, and risk management
  • Incorporating new thresholds and statutory requirements under TPP
  • Producing practical, user-friendly guidance for internal stakeholders
  • Supporting culture and behaviour change across the organisation

If you are an experienced interim with a strong background in
procurement governance
,
policy
, or
local government transformation
, please apply

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