Interim Procurement Manager

Interim Procurement Manager

£400 – £460 a day pay to umbrella (inside IR35)

4.5 months initially

Full time (1 to 2 days a week in the office in London)

17^th of November start ideally (potentially a week or two of flexibility)

Overview:

We are working in partnership with our client, a well-known name in the technology innovation space, to hire an interim procurement manager to manage tender processes and advise departments on procurement strategy.

Purpose of the Role

The Interim Procurement Manager will lead compliant procurement activities under the Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations. They will manage tender processes, including Find a Tender Service (FTS) procurements, advise departments on procurement strategy, and ensure all procedures meet policy and ISO9000 standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for goods and services across the organisation.
• Lead public tenders and competitions under frameworks such as CCS or ESPO using the MyTenders e-procurement portal.
• Advise departments on procurement routes, timelines, and compliance.
• Review and prepare tender documentation, scopes of work, and evaluation criteria.
• Identify and engage suppliers to ensure fair competition and best value.
• Support bid evaluation.
• Maintain procurement records.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and audits.
• Provide training and guidance on procurement policy and systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partner businesses and key stakeholders on shared procurement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of procurement policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations.
• Experience in CCS and ESPO highly desirable (Crown Commercial Service / Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation)
• Able to independently manage procurement processes and mitigate risks.
• Proficient with e-tendering tools
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills with proven stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

If this role is of interest and you are available to start a role in November, please apply below!