Interim Professional Services Procurement Manager £690

I'm currently recruiting an exciting opportunity to join a world leader in Pharmaceuticals, currently undergoing rapid corporate change, as an Interim Category Manager in Professional Services and Consultancy.

This role is an initial 6-month contract, with strong scope for significant extension, paying up to £690 per day (umbrella, inside IR35), offering flexible working from home and 1-2 days per week in London where needed.

The Role:

Reporting into the Head of Global Professional Services, you will create, execute and manage global sourcing strategies for Corporate Services and Consultancy.

You will play a crucial part in their large, complex separation programme, driving value and providing advice on third-party consultancy, ethics and compliance.

Requirements:

- Excellent strategic, Category experience of Professional / Corporate Services.

- Previous, strong experience of large, complex, global programmes.

- Strong consultancy background, particularly 'Big Four' experience (EY, KPMG, PWC, Deloitte).

- Previous experience with M&A, Divestments or separations.

- Evidence of extensive liaison with senior stakeholders, up to VP level.

This is an urgent requirement, if interested, please apply asap and any questions, please email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com