Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Housing & Construction

Cedar are supporting a Local Government client, based in London, who are looking for an Interim Senior Procurement Officer in their Housing & Construction category. This role requirement will run for 3-6 months and offers a day rate up to £400 per day (INSIDE IR35). Working arrangements are very flexible and this role will primarily be home based but will require you to be on-site for meetings c2-4 days per month.

Reporting into the Category Manager the successful candidate will provide advice, guidance and support to key stakeholders on all matters relating to procurement policy and practice for the Housing & Construction category. You will be responsible for managing end to end Procurement projects for the category to deliver value for money and compliance, in line with the new Procurement Act 2023.

• strong background working a similar role in the UK Public Sector marketplace
• completed training for the new Procurement Act
• strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• understanding of the Housing and/or Construction category is key for this role so evidence of working on requirements in this space is essential