Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead

Job Title: Interim Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead
Location: Hybrid Working

Role Purpose

A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Third Party Spend Programme Implementation Lead to deliver a key workstream within its wider transformation programme.

This newly created role has been established following an independent review that identified opportunities to reduce third-party spend and improve value for money. The successful candidate will lead a programme of spend reviews, identify savings opportunities, and work with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver measurable financial benefits.

The role requires a senior transformation professional with strong commercial and procurement knowledge, capable of advising on the resources, governance, and organisational changes needed to ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the delivery of a Third Party Spend Reduction Programme.

* Develop and manage a rolling programme of spend reviews across key expenditure categories.

* Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies.

* Translate recommendations from an external review into deliverable actions and outcomes.

* Engage with service areas, finance teams, procurement colleagues, and suppliers to implement cost reduction initiatives.

* Establish programme governance, reporting, and benefits tracking.

* Provide advice and challenge to senior stakeholders on commercial and spend management opportunities.

Essential Experience

* Proven experience leading large-scale transformation, efficiency, or cost reduction programmes.

* Experience operating at Head of Service, Head of Transformation, Director, or equivalent senior level.

* Strong commercial and financial analysis skills.

* Experience delivering measurable savings and benefits realisation.

* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.

* Ability to interpret complex spend data and translate findings into practical actions.

Desirable Experience

* Public sector procurement and contract management experience.

* Knowledge of public sector governance and financial management.

* Relevant programme, transformation, procurement, or finance qualifications.

Working Arrangements

This is an initial six-month contract, funded through the transformation programme, with the potential for extension based on programme success. Hybrid working is available
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed