The posting
Contract to start ASAP until 16-01-27 with a possible extension.
Full job description
Interim (Supplier) – Procurement & Supplier Management
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary Contract, ending 16 January 2027
Support Effective Supplier and Contract Management Across Cornwall Council
We're recruiting an experienced Interim (Supplier) professional to support Cornwall Council with supplier management, procurement activity, contract coordination, and service delivery.
This is a varied interim opportunity for someone with experience working with suppliers, contractors, procurement teams, or commercial services. You'll help ensure supplier relationships are managed effectively, contractual requirements are understood, and services continue to deliver value, quality, and performance.
You'll work closely with internal departments, procurement colleagues, contract managers, suppliers, external partners, and other stakeholders to support effective commercial and supplier management.
About the Role
As Interim (Supplier), you'll support the Council with day-to-day supplier management, contract administration, performance monitoring, and procurement-related activity.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting supplier and contractor management across relevant Council services
- Maintaining effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Monitoring supplier performance against agreed service levels, contractual requirements, and key performance indicators
- Supporting contract management activity, including reviews, meetings, reporting, and documentation
- Helping identify and resolve supplier performance issues in a timely and professional manner
- Supporting procurement and commercial activity where required
- Maintaining accurate supplier and contract records
- Preparing reports, performance information, and management updates
- Supporting contract variations, renewals, extensions, or procurement exercises where required
- Working with internal teams to understand service requirements and ensure suppliers are meeting agreed expectations
- Supporting value-for-money initiatives and identifying opportunities for service or cost improvements
- Ensuring supplier activity complies with Council policies, procedures, and relevant procurement requirements
- Managing competing priorities and ensuring actions are progressed within agreed timescales
- Supporting supplier meetings, reviews, and escalation processes
- Contributing to continuous improvement across supplier and contract management processes
- Providing general commercial and administrative support to the wider team as required
Requirements
We're looking for a commercially aware, organised, and proactive individual with experience in supplier management, procurement, contract management, or a related area.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience working in supplier management, procurement, contracts, commercial services, or a related field
- Experience managing or supporting supplier relationships
- Knowledge of contract management and supplier performance monitoring
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to analyse performance information and identify issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence communicating with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant procurement or contract management systems
- Understanding of public-sector procurement or local authority environments would be advantageous
- Experience preparing reports, performance updates, or contract documentation
- Commercial awareness and a focus on value for money
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to provide three years of references/work history
- Ability to complete a Criminal Convictions Declaration
- Ability to sign a Confidentiality Agreement
Why Apply
- Opportunity to work with Cornwall Council
- Varied interim role within supplier and commercial management
- Chance to work across procurement, contracts, performance, and stakeholder engagement
- Opportunity to develop further public-sector supplier management experience
- Collaborative working environment
- Short-term contract offering immediate experience within a local authority setting
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Additional Information
Client: Cornwall Council
Location: New County Hall, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY
Number of Positions: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 25 October 2026
Contract End Date: 16 January 2027
Pay Rate: £200.00 per day Umbrella
Contract Type: Temporary
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Pay: £200.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company pension
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working within supplier management, procurement, contracts, or commercial services?
- Do you have experience monitoring supplier performance and managing supplier relationships?
- Do you have previous local authority or public-sector experience?
- Are you able to work 37 hours per week and start from 25 October 2026?
Experience:
- Supplier / Contract Management: 1 year (preferred)
- Procurement / Commercial Services: 1 year (preferred)
- Local Authority / Public Sector: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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