Interim Procurement Opportunities
| Posting date: | 26 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £450.0 to £600 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £450-£550 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AJ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4791557_1777225813 |
Summary
Interim Procurement Opportunities | Local Authority | £450-£550 per day
Hays are currently supporting a local authority client with the appointment of experienced interim procurement professionals to address short-term capacity gaps within their procurement team.
These are high‑impact contract roles working on complex, high‑value public sector procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, with immediate or near‑term starts.
Roles required (3-4 months):
▪️ 1 x Senior Category Manager - Corporate Contracts (up to £550pd)
▪️ 3 x Category Managers - Corporate / Place & Environment / ICT & Digital (up to £450pd)
Key requirements:
✅ Significant local authority / public sector procurement experience
✅ Delivery of high‑value, complex procurements end to end
✅ Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
✅ Experience using e‑procurement systems (In‑Tend or similar)
✅ Ability to operate autonomously and deliver quickly
What's on offer:
* Interesting, business‑critical categories
* Strong stakeholder engagement
* Competitive day rates
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