Procurement Specialist in West Midlands
Venn Group is looking for an Procurement Specialist in West Midlands
Job description
Interim Opportunities – Procurement Transformation (Midlands | Hybrid | £500 p/d Umbrella)
We are supporting a Local Authority undergoing a significant procurement transformation programme, and we are looking to engage experienced interim professionals for two key roles. Both positions offer predominantly home working with occasional on-site attendance.
Interim – Governance Lead (Procurement Service)
Day Rate: - £500 Umbrella
We’re seeking an interim specialist to strengthen and shape the governance of a procurement function currently undergoing transformation. Key focus areas include:
- Reviewing and establishing robust procurement governance frameworks
- Ensuring compliance with PCR 2015 and forthcoming TPP reforms
- Updating delegated authority structures, approval pathways, and decision-making thresholds
- Strengthening category governance, contract management oversight, and risk controls
- Designing effective assurance mechanisms and workflows
- Advising on governance requirements as part of a wider operating model redesign
Interim – Procurement Policy Specialist
Day Rate: - £500 Umbrella
This role will support the development of a refreshed policy suite aligned to both the new operating model and new procurement legislation. Key focus areas include:
- Reviewing, rewriting, and modernising procurement policies and procedures
- Aligning documentation with 2024/25 procurement reforms
- Embedding priorities including social value, sustainability, compliance, and risk management
- Incorporating new thresholds and statutory requirements under TPP
- Producing practical, user-friendly guidance for internal stakeholders
- Supporting culture and behaviour change across the organisation
If you are an experienced interim with a strong background in procurement governance, policy, or local government transformation, please apply
Extra information
- Status
- Closed
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- West Midlands
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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