Interim Procurement
Experienced Interim Procurement Managers and Directors when the business cannot wait
Need experienced procurement leadership quickly?
Frank Godbersen & Partners provides proven Interim Procurement Managers and Procurement Directors for leadership gaps, transformation, sourcing challenges and performance improvement across Danish manufacturing and industrial companies
Typical Interim Procurement roles
FG&P provides experienced Interim Procurement leaders for both executive and senior management assignments.
Typical roles include Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Director, Head of Procurement, Strategic Procurement Manager, Category Management Lead, Procurement Transformation Lead and Supplier Performance or Sourcing Lead.
The exact profile depends on the situation.
Some assignments require a senior leader who can take full responsibility for the Procurement function, while others call for a specialist leader with deep experience in transformation, strategic sourcing, category management or supplier performance.
Typical Interim Procurement assignments
Interim Procurement assignments are often triggered by an immediate leadership gap, a transformation programme or a specific performance challenge. An experienced Interim Procurement Manager can provide continuity, stabilise the organisation and maintain momentum while a permanent solution is being identified.
Other assignments are more transformation-driven. This can include strengthening the Procurement operating model, professionalising category management, improving sourcing processes, establishing stronger supplier governance or preparing the function for a broader organisational change.
FG&P also supports companies where Procurement is expected to deliver measurable business impact. This may involve cost reduction programmes, supplier performance improvement, working-capital initiatives, sourcing transformation or strengthening Procurement's contribution to resilience, operational performance and competitiveness.
Why FG&P?
Specialist focus
Procurement · Supply Chain · Operations. Nothing else.
Relevant experience
We match people to comparable roles, business environments and challenges — not simply availability.
Fast access
For Interim assignments, relevant profiles can often be presented within days.
Personal involvement
Every assignment is handled directly by Frank Godbersen from first discussion to final handover.
Proven before placed.
Relevant role. Relevant environment. Relevant challenge.
We provide professionals who have already handled situations comparable to the one they are being asked to solve.
Selected Client Cases
Frequently asked question
1. How quickly can an Interim Procurement Manager start?
An Interim Procurement Manager can often start within days or a few weeks, depending on the role, location and required experience. FG&P focuses on identifying experienced leaders who can step into the assignment quickly and contribute from the outset.
2. How long does an Interim Procurement assignment normally last?
Most Interim Procurement assignments last between three and twelve months. The duration depends on the situation, whether the assignment is covering a temporary leadership gap, supporting a transformation, delivering a defined project or bridging the period until a permanent appointment is made.
3. What type of Procurement leaders does FG&P provide?
FG&P provides experienced Procurement leaders including Chief Procurement Officers, Procurement Directors, Heads of Procurement, Strategic Procurement Managers and Procurement Transformation Leaders. We focus on senior professionals with relevant experience from comparable organisations, industries and business situations.
4. Does FG&P provide Interim Procurement Managers throughout Denmark?
Yes. FG&P supports companies throughout Denmark and works primarily with manufacturing and industrial businesses. Depending on the assignment, Interim Procurement Managers may work on-site, in a hybrid setup or across several company locations or abroad.
5. Can an Interim Procurement Manager later become permanent?
Yes. In some situations, an Interim Procurement Manager may later move into a permanent role if both the company and the individual consider it the right solution. However, an interim assignment is normally established around an immediate business need and is not dependent on a permanent appointment.