Taylor Bolam was tasked with recruiting for a highly specialised and niche procurement role. Our client, a major utilities organisation, required a Senior Procurement Manager to lead their Operational Technology (OT) spend area during a critical stage of the company’s development.
This was a complex and demanding position — requiring not only strong procurement expertise within a publicly regulated environment, but also deep experience in information control systems and operational technology unique to the utilities sector.
Leveraging our extensive network within the interim procurement market, Taylor Bolam focused on our specialist contacts across the infrastructure and utilities sectors. After conducting a thorough search and engaging with suitable candidates, we were able to deliver a shortlist of highly qualified professionals — many of whom were entirely new to the client’s talent pool.
The ideal candidate needed to meet several key criteria:
- Proven expertise in operational technology procurement
- Immediate availability to start
- Alignment with the client’s budget and organisational culture
Taylor Bolam not only met these requirements but did so with exceptional speed. The position was successfully filled within just three days of receiving the brief, with the selected candidate starting the following Monday.
Despite competition from several other recruitment firms, Taylor Bolam’s agility, market insight, and proactive approach ensured we delivered outstanding results faster than anyone else.
This case study highlights our ability to move quickly, think strategically, and deliver exceptional outcomes — even for the most challenging and time-sensitive interim procurement roles.