Procurement Transformation Lead

Interim Procurement Transformation Lead

London| Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) | Contract to October 2027

We are supporting a large public sector organisation undergoing a significant procurement and commercial transformation programme.

This role will lead the redesign and implementation of end-to-end procurement and contract management processes, helping create a more efficient, compliant and value-driven commercial function.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end procurement and commercial life-cycle processes.
• Develop governance frameworks, operating principles and decision-making controls.
• Drive process standardisation, simplification and continuous improvement.
• Align commercial processes with systems, reporting and performance management requirements.
• Establish benefits tracking for savings, social value, sustainability and contract outcomes.
• Engage senior stakeholders across procurement, finance, legal, governance and operational teams.
• Support implementation and adoption of new ways of working across the organisation.

About You

• Strong experience leading procurement or commercial transformation programmes.
• Proven track record in business process redesign and operating model development.
• Deep understanding of procurement, contract management and the wider commercial life-cycle.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing senior leaders.
• Strong process mapping, governance and business analysis capabilities.

This is an excellent opportunity to shape and embed a new commercial operating model within a major transformation programme. Apply now to discuss the opportunity further.