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Director of International Procurement (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Location: Bradford I am supporting a large international organisation with the appointment of a Director of International Procurement. This is a senior leadership role within the finance function, reporting into international finance leadership and responsible for the overall effectiveness, control and delivery of the international procurement operation. The appointment comes at an important time for the business following a period of significant change, including the de-consolidation of part of the wider group. As a result, the immediate priority for this role is to stabilise, strengthen and optimise business as usual procurement activity , ensuring existing internal customers are supported to the level expected, while creating capacity for improvement. Position overview The Director of International Procurement will lead a small international procurement team and take ownership of the day to day operation of the function, alongside setting clear strategic direction. This role is intentionally focused on BAU procurement delivery, controls, service levels and stakeholder confidence. Key responsibilities Lead and manage the international procurement team, setting clear priorities and performance expectations Take ownership of BAU procurement activity, ensuring service levels are restored and maintained following recent change Ensure the remaining customer base is supported effectively and consistently Engage with senior stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement services are aligned Drive efficiency, process improvement and consistency across international procurement activity Reduce supplier complexity where appropriate and maximise value through group contracting Develop and maintain robust contract management practices and governance frameworks Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs and reporting for senior management Maintain strong financial controls and compliance within procurement processes Promote ethical procurement practices and social value across the supply chain Raise the profile of procurement as a professional, reliable and value adding function International scope While the role is largely UK centric following recent structural changes, there remains an international footprint. This includes ongoing responsibility for procurement activity linked to jurisdictions such as Italy, Turkey and Korea , where experience navigating different regulatory and cultural environments will be beneficial. There is longer term scope to help bring remaining international activity into a more consistent group operating model. Experience and qualifications Essential Senior level experience leading an international procurement function Strong understanding of procurement principles, controls and best practice Experience operating within controlled or regulated environments Ability to lead teams through periods of change while maintaining BAU performance Confident stakeholder management skills at senior level Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS Desirable Experience working with international subsidiaries Experience of complying with SOx Financial services experience Exposure to third party risk management frameworks Experience working with Oracle or similar ERP systems If you are a senior procurement professional looking for a role with genuine responsibility and influence please apply now. Benefits Salary £75,000 - £85,000 DOE Hybrid working Annual bonus scheme Generous holiday allowance Private healthcare

Procurement Analyst (Hybrid) Temporary Contract 6 to 9 months Salary equivalent £30,000 to £35,000 per annum Start ASAP The Role We are working with a regulated organisation that requires additional temporary support to assist with a Third-Party Risk Management project. This opportunity would suit an experienced Procurement Analyst who is comfortable supporting structured, process-led project work. The Procurement Analyst role will focus heavily on data entry, backfilling supplier information and triggering risk assessments within a Third-Party Risk Management system. It is important that applicants for this Procurement Analyst position are comfortable with repetitive, detail-driven tasks, as this will form the core of the role. You will join an existing team member and work closely with Procurement and Compliance colleagues, providing valuable support in this Procurement Analyst assignment. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Third-Party Risk Management process in the role of Procurement Analyst using a dedicated risk management system Backfilling supplier and procurement data and triggering new supplier risk assessments Sending and monitoring risk questionnaires to internal stakeholders and suppliers Chasing responses and ensuring procurement-related tasks are completed within agreed timescales Liaising with internal teams including Procurement, Compliance, IT and Legal Reviewing supplier information and supporting basic contract and procurement risk checks Maintaining accurate records and producing simple procurement and risk reports where required Escalating risks, delays or data gaps to the wider procurement team What We Are Looking For Previous experience in a Procurement Analyst , procurement administrator, vendor risk or compliance-focused role An understanding of supplier management, Third-Party Risk Management or procurement processes is preferred Strong attention to detail and the ability to work through repetitive, data-heavy tasks accurately Confident using procurement systems and Microsoft Excel Organised, methodical and able to manage deadlines effectively Comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers Why Apply Clear, defined project with a regulatory and procurement focus Opportunity to strengthen experience as a Procurement Analyst within a structured environment Immediate start with a long-term temporary contract Hybrid working 3 days office based Immediate start and long-term temporary contract Hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday