Chief Procurement Officer

Chief Procurement Officer
Interim contract | Immediate start
£550.71 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid / Remote working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 15 June 2026.

Step into a genuinely influential leadership opportunity as Chief Procurement Officer, reporting at the most senior level and shaping how a complex public sector organisation commissions, contracts and delivers at scale. You will lead a strategic procurement function responsible for over £500m of spend, driving value, innovation and strong governance across goods, services and works. This is a role where your commercial judgement, leadership presence and ability to influence at pace will be fully utilised from day one.

As Chief Procurement Officer, you will sit at the heart of decision‑making, advising senior leaders and elected members while transforming how procurement partners with the wider organisation. If you thrive in high‑profile environments, enjoy leading large teams through change and want to see the impact of your work quickly, this role will keep you engaged and challenged.
Your role as Chief Procurement Officer:

• Strategic leadership of procurement and commissioning activity aligned to organisational priorities
• Commercial assurance and expert advice at executive, board and governance forums
• Leadership and development of a high‑performing, customer‑focused procurement service
• Oversight of major programmes including construction frameworks and dynamic marketplaces
• Value for money and governance, strengthening controls while enabling innovation and insourcing

Your previous experience as a Chief Procurement Officer:

• MCIPS qualified or equivalent senior‑level experience
• Proven leadership of a large public sector procurement function with significant spend
• Deep knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing senior leaders and elected members with confidence
• Track record of transformation, embedding business partnering and modern procurement practices

This Chief Procurement Officer role offers immediate responsibility, visibility and the chance to leave a lasting legacy in a fast‑moving environment. With interviews starting shortly and an urgent need to secure the right leader, early applications are strongly encouraged.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be suitable, please contact Angico Daley on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.

Our clients are committed to creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruitment decisions are based on experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.

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