Interim Procurement Improvement Manager

Michael Page; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organisation is looking for an experienced Interim Procurement Improvement Manager to provide maternity cover. This key role demands strong governance and effective supplier compliance management. Responsibilities include preparing board papers, leading supplier due diligence, and maintaining procurement policies. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £550, with a 6-month contract and an immediate start in Cardiff. A part-time option of 4 days per week is also available.

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement governance, compliance, or operations.
• Ability to step into a complex environment and add value immediately.
• Experience within regulated or complex organisations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate board and committee papers.
• Lead supplier due-diligence and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Maintain procurement policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support effective decision-making across procurement leadership forums.

Skills

Procurement governance

Compliance monitoring

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

A leading utilities organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement professional to provide interim maternity cover. This is a key role ensuring strong governance, robust supplier compliance, and effective procurement policy management across the function. We are looking for a contractor who can start quickly and operate confidently in a fast-paced environment.

Client Details
The organisation operates within the public sector, focusing on delivering essential services with a commitment to excellence. As a medium-sized entity, it values structured processes and efficient operations to achieve its goals.

Governance Operations

• Prepare and coordinate board and committee papers
• Develop agendas, capture accurate minutes, and track actions
• Maintain consistent governance processes and documentation
• Support effective decision‑making across procurement leadership forums

Supplier Compliance

• Lead supplier due‑diligence and ongoing compliance monitoring
• Conduct ESG checks and track mandatory supplier requirements
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date supplier data across the lifecycle
• Strengthen supplier assurance processes across procurement

Policy & Change

• Maintain procurement policies, procedures, Terms of Reference and templates
• Update controls and documentation in line with best practice
• Support the function to adopt and embed procedural or policy changes
• Champion consistency and continuous improvement initiatives

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Improvement Manager should have:

• Strong background in procurement governance, compliance or operations
• Ability to step into a complex environment and add value immediately
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management skills
• Experience within regulated or complex organisations (desirable)

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £550, based on experience.
• 6 month interim contract.
• Based in Cardiff.
• Immediate start.
• Potential part-time option (4 days)