Procurement Recruitment Case Studies

Global Technology Services Company

Building a High‑Performing Procurement Team in Costa Rica

Following several successful UK recruitment campaigns, our client trusted us with a bigger challenge: establishing an entirely new permanent procurement team in Central America.

We moved fast, identifying and attracting high‑calibre candidates, conducting initial video‑based screenings, and ensuring every shortlisted professional was the right cultural and technical fit. The result was the successful creation of a brand‑new procurement team ready to deliver immediate value.

And as a bonus, the project was so inspiring that one of our own team members decided to start learning Spanish, proof of just how energising great partnerships can be.

European Facilities Business

Rapid Delivery of Two Interim Category Managers (IT & FM)

At the start of a new client partnership, we were challenged to deliver fast. And we did.

The business needed two Interim Category Managers at short notice to cover permanent team members who had been seconded onto critical projects. Drawing on our network of trusted associates, we quickly secured a Software Procurement Contractor and a Soft FM Procurement Contractor, ensuring continuity, stability, and zero disruption to ongoing work.

A swift, seamless solution that kept their projects moving and their procurement function performing.

Global, Niche, Biotechnology Organisation

Interim Clinical Procurement Specialist

Our client came to us with a highly specific challenge: they needed a procurement professional with deep experience supporting Clinical and Pre‑Clinical teams, a rare blend of technical expertise and stakeholder finesse.

The search required a highly consultative, insight‑led approach. Although the client initially selected a contractor from another provider, it quickly became clear the fit wasn’t right. By listening closely to their concerns and refining the brief, we identified and recommended a specialist who not only met the technical requirements but aligned seamlessly with the organisation’s culture and ways of working.

A precise match that delivered confidence, continuity, and real value.

Procurement Technology Services Company

German‑Speaking Procurement Account Manager

Our client came to us with a demanding brief: recruit a German‑speaking Procurement Account Manager for a newly created role, based in London and requiring frequent travel to Germany.

Our initial targeted searches delivered strong candidates, but none hit every requirement. The breakthrough came unexpectedly. While networking for a completely different vacancy, we identified the ideal professional who hadn’t appeared in any search results. The perfect blend of language skills, sector experience, and international mobility.

A hard‑to‑fill role solved through persistence, insight, and the power of a well‑connected network.

UK-Based Research Charity

Fixed‑Term Contractor Across Multiple Spend Categories

Our charity‑sector partner faced a difficult challenge: they needed support for a six‑month fixed‑term contract but didn’t have the budget to hire the level of specialist typically required.

It called for a creative, targeted approach. The brief required someone with broad Indirects experience, ideally with a pharma or healthcare background, a hard-to-find combination at the available budget.

The solution came in the form of a highly capable professional eager to return to procurement after several years away. They brought exactly the right blend of expertise, adaptability, and fresh perspective, delivering strong value without compromising on quality.

A smart, resourceful match that met the brief and exceeded expectations.

Public Sector, Government Function

Permanent Commercial Lead (Corporate & Professional Services)

As a major government function, our client relies on us for ongoing recruitment support, and this role proved particularly challenging.

The vacancy had already been widely advertised by multiple competitors, making it difficult to surface fresh, high‑quality talent. The breakthrough came through our network: a trusted contact recommended a “passive” candidate who wasn’t actively job‑seeking but was open to the right opportunity.

They turned out to be the perfect fit, meeting every requirement and finding the role compelling enough to make the move.

A standout hire delivered through insight, persistence, and the strength of our relationships.

Global Production Company

Head of Procurement – Production

As procurement gained greater influence and visibility within this leading film and TV production company, our client turned to us to find a specialist who could operate confidently in a fast‑paced, highly creative environment.

The brief required a rare blend of expertise across Production, Marketing, and Creative categories – a niche skill set that demanded a deep, targeted search. Leveraging our networks, sector insight, and industry knowledge, we identified the right professional who could thrive in this unique landscape.

Through a mature, consultative approach and strong relationship‑building, we secured the ideal candidate and delivered a successful outcome that strengthened the client’s procurement capability at a pivotal moment.

International Maritime Logistics Organisation

Interim Procurement Consultant

Referred to us by an existing partner, this organisation needed an experienced procurement consultant to plan, execute, and deliver multiple cost‑reduction projects in an area that had long been overlooked.

Using our associate network, we quickly identified several strong professionals. After a competitive interview process, the ideal consultant was selected — and they made an immediate impact.

During their engagement, the consultant successfully supported a wide range of projects, creating momentum and opening the door for us to partner more broadly across the organisation. A clear example of how the right expertise can unlock value fast.