INTERIM - engineering procurement manager

1st Executive Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking an Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager to deliver effective procurement outcomes across a complex spend portfolio. You will focus on category management, supplier performance, and compliance within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in engineering procurement and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This is a business-critical role, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, with a clearly defined scope.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category management activity across Engineering and MRO spend.
• Support procurement of spare parts for a large fleet of vehicles.
• Manage supplier performance and support continuity of supply.

Skills

Engineering procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Cost control

Supplier performance management

Job description

Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager (Inside IR35)

Role Overview: This interim role supports the organisation's engineering and operational teams by delivering effective procurement outcomes across a technically complex spend portfolio, focusing on delivery, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver category management activity across Engineering, spare parts, MRO spend, and gas and electricity commodities.
• Support procurement of spare parts for a large fleet of commercial vehicles.
• Execute sourcing activity in line with internal policies.
• Manage supplier performance and support continuity of supply.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders.
• Support cost control, value-for-money, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activity aligns with governance, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Provide clear reporting on activity, savings, and supplier performance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO.
• Exposure to energy procurement (gas and electricity) advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery-focused mindset.
• Ability to operate effectively within an inside IR35 interim assignment.

Assignment Highlights

• Business-critical interim role reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.
• Clearly defined scope and deliverables.
• Collaborative, stakeholder-focused environment.