Procurement Change Specialist

Procurement Change Specialist

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract: Temporary (5 month initial)

Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Umbrella

Start date: ASAP

*Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office

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Contact: miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Gloucestershire for a dedicated Procurement Change Specialist to join the team on a temporary basis.

This key role offers the opportunity to manage the technical workstream within the final phases of the GCC One SAP Programme.

The successful candidate will play a vital part in driving the successful delivery of the new ERP system, ensuring alignment with programme milestones, and facilitating seamless communication across workstreams to enhance service delivery and efficiency within the Council.

Main responsibilities

• Develop and implement change management strategies for procurement-related projects.


• Engage and influence stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure alignment and support.


• Provide training, guidance, and support for teams adopting SAP and/or ARIBA solutions.


• Analyse procurement processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend effective solutions.


• Monitor change implementation, resolve challenges, and report progress to senior leadership.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a change specialist, particularly in working with procurement professionals.


• Knowledge of relevant procurement regulations, SAP, and/or ARIBA cloud solutions.


• Strong facilitation and influencing skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, including senior management.


• Good understanding of change management principles, techniques, and tools.


• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to support creative and effective solutions.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Miraj at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email miraj.hussen@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.