Davies Talent Solutions
Overview
We are supporting a client in appointing an interim Procurement & Supplier Management specialist on a circa 3-month contract (Inside IR35).
Operating within the Group Procurement & Supplier Management team (1LOD), this role will deliver a hands-on, business-partnering approach across the organisation, supporting sourcing activity, contract negotiations, supplier renewals, and forward planning of procurement initiatives.
This is a delivery-focused interim assignment, requiring an individual who can quickly embed, add value, and operate with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement, Supplier & Contract Management
- Support delivery and continuous improvement of the Group’s Procurement & Third-Party Risk framework (supplier onboarding, negotiation, renewal and termination)
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to conduct market research and identify suitable vendors, products and services
- Assist in managing third-party risk, ensuring commercial value while protecting the Group from operational and regulatory exposure
- Drive supplier consolidation opportunities and cost-saving initiatives in partnership with Finance
- Support governance frameworks overseeing supplier performance, service delivery, and contractual compliance
- Assist with legal engagement relating to supplier contracts and commercial negotiations
- Develop and maintain procurement guidance materials and support business-wide adoption of best practice
Risk Management
- Support effective risk management across the supply chain, ensuring adherence to internal policy and regulatory expectations
- Ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate supplier and outsourcing risk
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
- Contribute to monthly MI reporting for senior stakeholders, highlighting risks, issues and key insights
- Provide updates to senior management (including GEC-level where required) on third-party risk and regulatory adherence
Capability & Awareness
- Support delivery of training and awareness to colleagues on procurement processes and third-party onboarding requirements
- Maintain awareness of regulatory developments impacting vendor risk and procurement practices
Broader Contribution
- Contribute to wider Procurement & Vendor Management initiatives and interim project-based activity as required
Measures of Success
- Tangible improvement in procurement and supplier risk management maturity
- Positive stakeholder feedback on procurement support and commercial outcomes
- Clear pipeline visibility of procurement activity via effective tracking
- Delivery of accurate, timely, and meaningful MI
About You
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in procurement / supplier management (circa 3+ years), ideally within financial services
- Strong working knowledge of FCA / PRA / EBA expectations relating to outsourcing and third-party risk
- Confident operating in a fast-paced, interim environment, able to deliver impact quickly
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret and present data clearly
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Organised, proactive, and self-sufficient
- Ability to start immediately is key
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