Interim Commercial Procurement Transformation Lead - £470pd

Duration:12-Month Contract

Location: Hybrid - Reading (3 days per week onsite)

Client: Major Public Sector organisation

Rate: £470 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

We're looking for a Commercial Procurement Transformation Lead to drive a major procurement improvement programme for a large, complex organisation.

You will focus on transforming Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, purchasing operations and lower-value procurement activity, helping shape how the organisation buys, over the next 12 months.

This is a brand-new role created to accelerate change, so you'll need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves while leading transformation from the front.

The Role:

• Lead end-to-end procurement transformation across the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan and deliver change programmes from concept through implementation.
• Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Build clear project governance, manage delivery plans and coordinate change activities.
• Work closely with operational procurement teams to embed lasting improvements.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and operational procurement.
• A proven track record of leading continuous improvement and business change initiatives.
• Experience delivering transformation projects with excellent project and change management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders.
• A hands-on approach; you'll be equally comfortable setting strategy and delivering the detail.
• Advantageous would be an Public Sector industry experience

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to gain and maintain, Security Clearance.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap.