Interim CPO
We are hired when a company needs to quickly secure sourcing leadership and supply chain optimization. Interim Search delivers matching candidates often within 48 hours.
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Hire an Interim CPO
We are the bridge between companies that need to quickly secure purchasing leadership and optimize their purchasing processes, and Sweden's sharpest Interim CPOs. Appointing a CPO is crucial for managing purchasing costs, securing deliveries and building strong supplier relationships, and often urgent. Thanks to our specialized network in purchasing, supply chain and strategic sourcing, the right system support and proactive search, we are the given partner when you need an Interim CPO quickly - and it must be just right.
Urgency Meets Accuracy: The Right Solution, Fast.
We are available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Situations where an interim sales manager makes a difference
The need for an Interim CPO often arises when immediate action is required to strengthen the purchasing function and realize savings. We are experts in quickly installing the right skills to lead and develop your purchasing organization when you are faced with:
- Unexpected vacancy:When your regular CPO, Head of Purchasing or key member of the purchasing team leaves at short notice and the continuity and strategic work of the purchasing function needs to be ensured.
- Transformation & change: When restructuring the purchasing organization, implementing a new sourcing strategy, introducing an e-procurement system or developing category management that requires dedicated and experienced purchasing leadership.
- Cost optimization & efficiency improvement: When there is an urgent need to reduce purchasing costs, consolidate the supplier base, improve negotiation results or streamline the entire procure-to-pay process.
- Specific projects: During large tenders and contract negotiations, supplier development and supply chain risk management projects, implementation of sustainability requirements in purchasing, or when needed to lead a purchasing team towards tough savings targets.
- Turnaround situations: When the procurement function is underperforming, supplier relationships are strained, or when an experienced leader is required to quickly identify and implement actions to improve procurement performance and secure supply.
Benefits of an Interim CPO from Interim Search
Quick Placement
We can introduce and appoint an experienced Interim CPO anywhere in the UK within 48 hours, thanks to our efficient processes.
Largest selection in Sweden
You get access to Sweden's largest network of over 16,000 qualified and experienced interim managers and specialists, maximizing the chance of finding the perfect CPO match with the right strategic sourcing and supply chain experience.
Accurate matching
Our market-leading research team and proven processes ensure that we can quickly present the most suitable Interim CPO candidates based on your specific requirements profile (skills in strategic sourcing, category management, negotiation, supply chain management, relevant systems, availability).
Experience and expertise
As Sweden's leading player with the most appointments, we have unrivaled experience of Interim Management, which guarantees quality, security and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist in leading and developing a modern and value-creating purchasing function.
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Our work process, where speed and precision are guaranteed
Our methodology is optimized to deliver the right Interim CPO in record time, without compromising on quality:
- Needs analysis:We understand your situation, your specific sales challenges and growth objectives in depth - often from the very first conversation, thanks to our own experience from leading roles in sales and business development.
- The right candidates through networking & search:We immediately activate our proactive network (16,000+ specialists, with extensive experience in sales leadership roles and different sales methodologies) and our market-leading search team to identify the most suitable profiles.
- Quality assurance & presentation: We conduct rigorous interviews and assessments. You're presented with the top-matched candidates - often within 48 hours - ready to lead your sales organization and drive revenue.
- Close monitoring:We ensure a smooth start and continuously follow up to guarantee that the assignment delivers according to your expectations and sales targets.
We simplify complexity and deliver when it matters most.
“The collaboration worked excellently; responsiveness, speed, efficiency, and relevant candidates for the needs of one of our portfolio companies.”
Hire an Interim CPO for immediate expertise and action.
In addition to quickly filling a critical leadership role within your purchasing organization, you will:
- New insights: A sharp analysis of your purchasing processes, spend analysis, supplier market and cost drivers, as well as new perspectives on how to optimize purchasing and minimize risks.
- Expertise: Access to exactly the specialist expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, negotiation techniques, supplier relationship management (SRM), e-procurement, procurement risk management or supply chain management that the situation requires, just when you need it most.
- Results-oriented focus: A strong drive to quickly deliver reduced purchasing costs, improved supplier conditions, more efficient purchasing processes, secured supply and increased transparency in the supply chain.
- Stability:Experienced and confident leadership that brings order and structure to the procurement function, ensures strategic and cost-effective procurement and builds strong internal and external relationships.
- Flexibility:A customizable resource that meets your exact procurement management skills needs, for the time required, without long commitment periods.
Our consultants
Interim Payroll Specialist
- Primary sections: e-commerce, logistics, retail, consulting
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: all of Sweden
- Compensation: 1,250 SEK/hour
Magnus is a reliable and results-driven payroll specialist with extensive experience in leading and structuring complex…
Interim Chief Sustainability Officer
- Primary sections: retail, medicine/life sciences, manufacturing
- Education level: master's degree
- Geographic coverage: all of Sweden
- Compensation: 1,700 SEK/hour
Kristina is a strategic sustainability leader with deep expertise in group reporting and regulatory changes. She is…
Interim HR Business Partner
- Primary sections: tech, IT, industry
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Ann-Sofie is a senior, strategic HR leader with extensive experience in fast-growing international environments and…
Interim IT Manager
- Primary sections: retail, FMCG, tech
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Peter is a strategic and business-oriented IT leader with cutting-edge expertise in retail and consumer products. He…
Interim Chief Operating Officer
- Primary sections: manufacturing industry, logistics, supply chain, transportation
- Education level: civil engineering degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Thomas is a business-oriented and reliable operations leader with international experience in logistics and supply chain management. He is active…
Interim Production Manager
- Primary sections: manufacturing industry, heavy industry, automotive industry
- Education level: master's degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,600 SEK/hour
Mikael is a senior, coaching-style production manager focused on establishing a culture of industrial productivity and maximizing…
Interim Talent Acquisition Partner
- Primary sections: Tech, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Service Sector
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: Stockholm and Gothenburg
- Compensation: 1,100 SEK/hour
Johanna is a driven and strategic recruitment expert with experience in internal talent acquisition within large, complex…
Interim Operations & Supply Chain Manager
- Primary sections: industry, technology, logistics, transportation, exports
- Education level: civil engineering degree
- Geographic coverage: all of Sweden
- Compensation: 1,650 SEK/hour
Marcus is a senior and operational leader with extensive experience in managing and optimizing logistics, warehousing, and the supply chain in…
Interim Group CFO
- Primary sections: IT, tech, private equity, industry
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Staffan is a decisive and strategic leader with extensive experience in developing finance functions in fast-paced and…
Interim Accounting Manager
- Primary sections: SaaS, tech, real estate, the service sector
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,300 SEK/hour
Ellen is a meticulous and professional accounting consultant with extensive experience in structuring and ensuring the quality of…
Interim Senior KAM
- Primary sections: fintech, payment solutions, e-commerce, retail
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: Stockholm and Gothenburg
- Compensation: 1,200 SEK/hour
Emma is an experienced sales strategist with over 10 years of experience in complex B2B sales. With a proven track record of success in achieving…
Interim Global CISO
- Primary sections: medical technology, public sector, IT, life sciences
- Education level: bachelor's degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,650 SEK/hour
Linda has extensive experience balancing governance, risk management, and data protection on a global level. With in-depth knowledge of…
Interim Head of Business Control
- Primary sections: manufacturing, technology, energy
- Education level: bachelor's degree in economics
- Geographic coverage: all of Sweden
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Mikael is a steady leader with deep expertise in financial management and financial monitoring in complex…
Interim Supply Chain Manager
- Primary sections: manufacturing, logistics, warehousing
- Education level: civil engineering degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Karin is a senior change manager with a proven ability to bring structure to fast-growing and complex organizations….
Interim Logistics Manager
- Primary sections: automotive, heavy industry, metal, manufacturing
- Education level: civil engineering degree
- Geographic coverage: internationally
- Compensation: 1,500 SEK/hour
Mattias is a steady and engaged leader who specializes in managing logistics operations through intensive…
Vacancies
Interim Process & Quality Specialist
- Company: Confidential
- Location: Malmö
- Start: 2026-09-14
Interim Search har fått förtroendet att tillsätta en interim Process & Quality Coordinator till ett tekniskt bolag i stark utveckling….
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Interim Chief Financial Officer
- Company: Confidential
- Location: Gothenburg area
- Start: September 1
Interim Search har fått i uppdrag att tillsätta en interim CFO till ett internationellt, tillverkande bolag i Göteborgsområdet.
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Interim Category Growth Manager
- Company: Confidential
- Location: Stockholm
- Start: 2026-09-01
Interim Search har fått förtroendet att tillsätta en interim Category Growth Manager till ett internationellt FMCG-bolag. Du har det…
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