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 (1LOD), 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.Key Responsibilities Procurement, Supplier & Contract Management\n

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

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

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

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• Support delivery of training and awareness to colleagues on procurement processes and third-party onboarding requirements
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• Maintain awareness of regulatory developments impacting vendor risk and procurement practices
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Broader Contribution\n

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• Contribute to wider Procurement & Vendor Management initiatives and interim project-based activity as required
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Measures of Success\n

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

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