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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