Interim Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced an Interim Procurement Manager to support a large, complex public-sector organisation on a 12-month interim basis. This role has a strong commercial and savings focus, alongside responsibility for delivering a portfolio of medium-complexity procurement projects, primarily within ICT and cross-category spend.

Client Details

This public sector organisation is a well-established and respected entity, contributing significantly to the community. They are committed to excellence in service delivery and operate within a collaborative and structured environment.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead delivery of savings, commercial optimisation and value for money across the procurement pipeline, working closely with Finance to track, validate and report benefits.
• Identify and realise savings through supplier negotiations, contract optimisation, licence and usage reviews, and other commercial levers.
• Maintain accurate savings trackers, forecasts and reporting for senior governance and finance forums.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activity on a portfolio of medium-complexity projects, primarily within ICT and cross-category spend.
• Manage procurement from strategy and market engagement through to contract award, ensuring compliance with relevant public sector regulations.
• Support and peer-review category strategies, procurement approaches and contract management plans across the wider function.
• Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across procurement, finance and operational teams to deliver timely, commercially sound outcomes.
• Provide light-touch support to contract management on a small number of live or legacy contracts.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

• Strong attention to detail, particularly around financial data, savings validation and reporting.
• Broad, end-to-end procurement expertise across multiple categories (not limited to ICT).
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, particularly in relation to framework creation.
• Proven ability to lead full procurement lifecycle activity from strategy through to contract award.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience delivering and evidencing savings.

Job Offer

• A day rate of £500 per day inside IR35.
• 12 month contract.
• Based in London - 1/2 days in the office.
• Immediate start.
• Opportunity to contribute to a key public sector organisation.
• Temporary role offering flexibility and career growth opportunities.
• Exposure to a professional procurement and supply chain environment.