Interim
Procurement Jobs UK

An Interim Procurement Director works full-time with a company on a temporary basis (3-12 months) to lead critical procurement initiatives. They handle cost reduction programs (typically achieving 20-30% savings), implement P2P systems, manage post-merger supplier consolidation, respond to supply chain crises, and build out procurement functions. Unlike ongoing consultants, interim procurement directors are embedded full-time to deliver urgent transformation and crisis management.

Interim procurement managers and directors in the UK earn £600-£1,200 per day depending on seniority and complexity. Interim CPOs command £1,000-£1,500/day. These are full-time roles (5 days/week), translating to monthly earnings of £12,000-£30,000. Engagements typically last 3-12 months, with total engagement values of £40,000-£350,000. Complex transformation programs and crisis situations command premium rates.

Hire an interim CPO for urgent procurement situations: launching major cost reduction programs (20-30% savings targets), implementing P2P systems (SAP Ariba, Coupa), post-merger supplier consolidation, supply chain crisis management, building procurement functions from scratch, preparing for sale (procurement due diligence), or covering sudden CPO departures. Interim CPOs provide full-time leadership during critical 3-12 month transformation periods.

Interim procurement roles are full-time temporary positions (3-12 months) focused on specific transformations, crises, or transitions - like cost reduction programs, P2P implementations, or post-merger integration. Permanent procurement roles are ongoing positions managing day-to-day procurement operations. Interim roles pay higher daily rates (£600-£1,500/day) but are temporary. Companies hire interim procurement leaders when they need urgent expertise for specific mandates, not ongoing management.