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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Reed Talent Solutions

An iconic public sector organisation is currently recruiting for a Head of Procurement Business Partnering on an interim basis for a 6 month initial contract.

This will be on a day rate of £700 - £800 per day inside IR35 (umbrella). They will offer hybrid working with 3 days per week on site required.

About the Role

Lead their Commercial Leads and drive excellence across procurement operations. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on developing category strategies, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and embedding responsible procurement practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Commercial Leads, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Develop and implement pipeline and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Create dashboard reporting tools for key stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making.
• Establish and refine ways of working to strengthen business partnering, including stakeholder engagement plans.
• Review and reshape category boards to improve governance and strategic alignment.
• Build a robust Commercial Service reporting framework.
• Design and deliver a team capability development plan.
• Lead market engagement and shaping activities, providing coaching and guidance to team members.
• Embed Responsible Procurement principles into systems, processes, and daily operations.

Person Specification

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management, with a strong track record of delivering cost savings, value creation, and supplier innovation.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels in complex, matrixed environments.
• Deep understanding of supplier market dynamics, contract negotiation, and risk management, including managing high-value and high-risk supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives and aligning procurement strategies with business needs.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret data and market trends to inform strategy.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIPS, MBA, or equivalent, with a solid academic background in procurement, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of Public Procurement regulations and compliance requirements.

If you have suitable skills and experience for this position and you are on the look out for your next contract, apply now and we’ll be in touch.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Government Administration

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