INTERIM - engineering procurement manager

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

Job summary

A leading executive recruitment firm seeks an Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager to support engineering and operational teams in the UK. The role involves managing categories such as engineering, spare parts, and energy commodities, ensuring compliance and enhancing supplier performance. Ideal candidates will possess strong procurement experience, particularly in engineering spares and stakeholder management, all within an inside IR35 framework. This assignment offers significant opportunity for immediate impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares and MRO.
• Exposure to energy procurement is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category management activity across Engineering, spare parts, MRO, and energy commodities.
• Support procurement of spare parts for commercial vehicles.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Engineering procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of engineering spares / MRO

Delivery-focused mindset

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
• Opportunity to add immediate value