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Head of Procurement
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Posted: 17/12/2025
- £450 - £500 per day
- East Sussex
- Contract/Interim
- Procurement, Category Management, Senior & Executive
Role: Head of Procurement
Part-Time: 1 to 1.5 days a week
Type: 12 months contract (reviewed quarterly)
Salary: £450 to £500 per day (UMB)
Remote or Hybrid arrangements
Location: East Sussex
Sellick Partnership is partnering with a local authority to recruit an experienced Head of Procurement on a temporary basis.
The responsibilities of the Head of Procurement will be:
- Lead the review and redesign of the borough's substance misuse services.
- Manage the procurement and tender process for a new provider.
- Oversee mobilisation of the new service, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Provide strategic direction and leadership throughout the project.
The ideal candidate for the Head of Procurement role will have:
- Previous experience working within a local authority.
- Proven track record in transforming drugs, alcohol, or substance misuse services.
- Strong leadership and programme management skills.
- Ability to manage procurement and service change with confidence.
How to apply for the Head of Procurement role:
If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information.
CVs will be screened and submitted to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicants' interviews arranged as soon as possible.
Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Tim Farnsworth
Recruitment Consultant