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Interim Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) £800 - £1200 per day

The Procurement Hive
London
Full Description

Location: London (Headquarters) – flexibility for international candidates

Contract Duration: Approx. 3 months (with potential extension)

Time Commitment: Full-time preferred; 4 days per week considered

The Opportunity

Our client, a recently spun-out organisation with a third-party spend of approximately $150M , is undertaking a major cost transformation programme running until summer 2026. Following the departure of the Procurement Director, the CEO is seeking an experienced Interim Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to provide leadership expertise, and executional support during this critical period.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic procurement leadership to ensure continuity and transformation of procurement operations.
  • Design and deliver procurement strategies across multiple spend categories, including technology (hardware, and software) and people.
  • Operate in a hands-on capacity to drive procurement delivery in the absence of an established procurement team.
  • Support the organisation in managing Technology TSA agreements and other contractual frameworks where applicable.

Candidate Profile

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

  • A strong track record in procurement delivery across a range of categories.
  • Beneficial experience within IT procurement and a solid understanding of TSA agreements, particularly in the technology space.
  • A pragmatic and hands-on leadership style, able to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
  • The ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and contribute to a high-value transformation agenda.

Why Join?

This is a unique interim leadership opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement function of a newly independent organisation. You will work directly with the CEO and senior leadership team, driving measurable outcomes in a fast-paced and strategically significant environment.

The Procurement Hive is a procurement consultancy and procurement recruitment business.

Transform your talent – Our recruitment services span over four decades of combined experience, recruiting supply chain and procurement talent for a wide range of organisations across the globe.

The Procurement Hive celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Posted 2025-09-27

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