Interim Procurement Lead – Professional Services

1st Executive Ltd; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead professional services procurement across the organization. This role requires a strong background in public sector procurement and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position is based in London with a hybrid working model, needing on-site attendance two days a week. Competitive daily rate is offered, with a contract duration of 3 months and the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong track record delivering professional services procurements in a public sector environment.
• Deep understanding of public sector procurement legislation.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and running tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of professional services categories.
• Deliver procurements in line with public sector regulations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for value for money.
• Prepare tender documentation including specifications and evaluation criteria.
• Manage supplier engagement and market analysis.

Skills

Strong commercial judgement

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication

Job description

A leading procurement consultancy is seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead professional services procurement across the organization. This role requires a strong background in public sector procurement and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position is based in London with a hybrid working model, needing on-site attendance two days a week. Competitive daily rate is offered, with a contract duration of 3 months and the possibility of extension.