Procurement Recruitment Agencies

Interim Procurement & Supply Chain Recruiters

Rupert Gaster, Procurement Recruiter and Founder and MD of Procurement Heads, shares some of his thoughts on the state of the interim procurement and supply chain recruitment market.

If you are a client with a potential interim need, do not hesitate to call us now on 01962 869838 to discuss your requirements.

Procurement Heads has a proven track record of placing interims into a variety of roles and sectors, such as…

Professional Services Procurement Consultants
A major facilities management and professional services organisation required a number of experienced, high impact Procurement Consultants to be part of their Strategic Procurement Transformation Programme. The interim management candidates were appointed into different parts of the programme with a blend of strategic and operational delivery requirements for UK-wide roles.

Industrial Category Managers
This global defence manufacturing organisation was embarking on a target operating model transformation journey and had an urgent need for category-specific, delivery-focused Interim Category Managers to review, create and implement new strategic category management plans. The interim management candidates were identified, qualified and appointed within a matter of days in both the UK and America.

Pharmaceutical Global Head of Category
A global medical devices organisation was beginning a business-critical strategic NPI programme and needed immediate support at Head of Category level and Category Manager level at one of their European locations. Procurement Heads quickly identified and appointed locally-based individuals from within our international network for these roles based in Sweden.

Financial Services Procurement Consultant
A top 30 fintech organisation was gearing up for growth and approached us to identify and provide an interim Procurement Consultant who could focus on third party risk management and supplier management. Procurement Heads identified an experienced interim Procurement Consultant from within our network who had relevant experience and who was immediately available.

Consumer Procurement Consultants
A global food manufacturing organisation was underway with a post-acquisition integration programme and required additional expertise in global category management leadership. Our interim management team was able to identify immediately available candidates who had the right experience and track record of delivery for roles based in the UK and Turkey.

How does interim recruitment differ from permanent recruitment?

Hiring an interim is very different to hiring a permanent candidate for a number of reasons:

1. 1. Pace: Usually the urgency of the hire is immediate. This means that the identification of the right candidate and the interview process needs to be very quick and smooth
   2. Experience: Most interim managers are far more experienced than the role requires – this is essential because it means they can parachute into the business and deliver output from day one
   3. Cost: Hiring an interim is not comparative to hiring a permanent candidate – predominately because interims are Immediately available, more experienced and deliver a faster return on investment
   4. Talent pool: Interim management is a very defined talent pool that is much smaller than the permanent recruitment market. It also moves a lot quicker – causing the volume of available candidates to fluctuate significantly day by day

What are the benefits of using an interim recruitment agency?

Using an agency that has a dedicated interim management recruitment team is critical. They will have an already established network of individuals who they have met, appointed previously or who have been recommended to them.

This means that they can turn around a shortlist of prospective interims very quickly and be confident in the ability of those that are being presented to the client. They will be able to benchmark the candidates against each other and will instinctively know people that they trust.

Why choose Procurement Heads?

A lot of agencies will offer interim solutions without necessarily having the extensive network or procurement and supply chain knowledge. Within the interim side of Procurement Heads, we have combined experience of more than 30 years.

Recruitment is a relationships-driven business and the best interim talent reaches out to us to help place them.

As interim recruiters, we have placed people both nationwide and internationally.

With an experienced and well-networked team, Procurement Heads’ interim management offering has seen a significant increase in demand for experienced Interim practitioners.

Our team delivers identified, assessed and qualified shortlists within 2-8 business hours typically. However, we are agile enough to adapt to each assignment individually and ensure the perfect Interim Management Solution.

Has COVID-19 affected your Sustainability, Risk & Innovation strategy across procurement and supply chain?

Has COVID-19 impacted your ability to deliver 2021 business-critical projects?

Are you in need of Crisis Management support?

If these are some of the questions you find yourself asking, then Procurement Heads can help provide an Interim practitioner as a ready-made solution.

Our interim management network spans immediately and imminently available individuals, who are fully referenced and come with a proven track record of delivery. Not only do they have considerable experience in hands-on delivery of impactful solutions, but they are adept at seamlessly integrating across an organisation’s structure and culture.

As a flexible and high-impact resource, you can concentrate on running your function whilst the Interim progresses specific projects as required. Additionally, they invariably leave a legacy of external market insight, best practice expertise and upskill those around them to positively impact the business in the longer term. 

So, whether you’re kicking off a strategic transformation agenda; undertaking operational improvement; integrating an acquisition; readying for disposal or simply need to cover absence our Interim Management team will be more than happy to speak with you and tailor a solution that is right for you and your business.

FAQs

Who are interim procurement professionals?

Interim procurement practitioners are predominately experienced individuals who have made a conscious decision to deliver project-based or programme-related outcomes on a Limited Company basis.

What are the salary ranges for interim procurement specialists?

The interim procurement market has a broad spectrum of competence – daily rates start from £350 per day and typically increase up to £1,250 per day with the rate determined by the scope, longevity and location of the assignment.

What sort of interim procurement and supply chain roles do you hire?

Here at Procurement Heads, we regularly appoint Interim Managers and Interim Executives within the following types of roles: Purchasing Director, Procurement Director, Head of Procurement, Head of Category, Category Lead, Chief Procurement Officer, P2P Transformation, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Director, S&OP Transformation Consultant.

What benefits can an interim procurement specialist bring to an organisation?

Interims often bring immediate impact, a vast toolkit of experiences and stakeholder management styles, agility, innovation and successful output.

How long are interims in position?

The average tenure is 6-12 months, but the full scope can be between 3 months and 24+ months.

How do I find my next interim procurement role?

You can get in contact with interim procurement recruitment specialist David Hazeldine on:

E: david@procurementheads.com

T: 07780 734743

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