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Interim Procurement Category Specialist

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A leading global organisation seeks an experienced Interim Procurement Category Specialist to support a complex programme involving advanced technology sourcing and strategic procurement delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement activities across high-value, multi-year contracts, focusing on technology and general indirects inc professional services.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with programme goals and compliance requirements.
  • Manage supplier negotiations, contract drafting, and risk mitigation.
  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and technical teams to ensure value delivery and audit readiness.
  • Support procurement governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven experience in complex procurement environments, ideally within global businesses
  • Skilled in technology sourcing and general indirect procurement, contract management, and strategic supplier engagement.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with global interfaces.
  • Available to start within 2 weeks.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact programme at the intersection of technology, innovation, and strategic delivery so apply now.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Salary: £500 - £550 per day + inside ir35

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Cheshire

Job Reference: 1RMKJQ-56AAE528

Date posted: 7 August 2025

Consultant: Lee Carey