Procurement Specialist

Interim Procurement Specialist

Based in London, hybrid - 3 days per week onsite & Inside IR35

Length: 3 months

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead on utilities spend (gas, electricity & water) across a large and varied estate.

This is a hands-on role focused on delivering savings quickly, improving supplier arrangements and bringing structure to a largely unmanaged category.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver savings through effective category management and supplier negotiation
• Lead utilities category planning using spend analysis and market insight
• Develop and implement clear delivery plans from approved business cases
• Review and optimise existing frameworks (incl. LASER)
• Improve contract management and supplier performance
• Track savings, manage risks and ensure governance compliance
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance and legislation

Requirements:

• 10+ years' procurement experience (public sector preferred)
• CIPS qualified (essential)
• Strong track record of delivering commercial savings
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
• Utilities/category management experience desirable

Venn Group's "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations