Interim Procurement Manager

Cari; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £450-£500

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Procurement Manager for a public-sector environment in the United Kingdom. You will provide strategic procurement guidance on large programmes, influence contract design, and ensure compliance with UK legislation while supporting policy updates.

The role requires coordinating multiple workstreams and delivering value-for-money solutions. The assignment is a temporary interim position with a daily rate of £450–£500, potentially spanning up to 12 months.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement management across sourcing and supplier selection.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement workstreams and meet deadlines.
• Experience preparing procurement documents and coordinating evaluations.
• Ability to define requirements with stakeholders and agree sourcing plans.
• Judgment in reviewing supplier information and presenting recommendations.
• Strong record-keeping and progress reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic procurement advice on large programmes/projects over £100K.
• Advise senior officers on procurement strategy and evaluation tools to deliver value for money.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with UK legislation and best practice.
• Drive procurement processes adapting to policy changes.
• Influence contract design and evaluation criteria to reduce cost and mitigate risk.
• Support officers with CPRs, Procurement Regulations, Contract Register Protocols and Social Value Policy.
• Develop relationships across service areas to identify future needs.
• Build in-depth knowledge of all categories from care to ICT and complex areas.

Skills

Procurement management

Sourcing

Supplier selection

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation and reporting

Job description

• Competitive Day Rate.
• Possible 12-month contract.

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Public Sector.

Job Description

• Providing strategic procurement advice and support on all large programmes and projects; over £100K in value
• To provide strategic guidance to senior officers up to and including Directors in delivering service objectives by procuring value for money contracts. To inform service re-design and innovation projects with relevant advice on procurement strategy and evaluation tools.
• To ensure that all procurement activity is compliant with UK legislation and case law and best practice. Drive and develop procurement processes incorporating changes in policy due to procurement regulations or legislation, with a robust understanding of policy.
• To influence the design of contract specifications and evaluation criteria in order to deliver service outcomes and a reduction in cost, whilst mitigating risk to business continuity.
• To reflect the policy and strategy of Procurement Board in their support and advice to officers, developing the most appropriate procurement strategy and reflecting this within tender documents and the relevant Committee reports.
• To provide advice and help to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the local CPRs, Procurement Regulations, Contract Register Protocols and Social Value Policy are followed.
• Develop and implement relationships with service areas, to identify future procurement needs and allow adequate time for delivery.
• To establish an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all categories of requirement, from care and services to construction ICT and other complex areas.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Interim Procurement Manager' should have:

• Strong procurement management experience across sourcing and supplier selection activity.
• The ability to manage several procurement workstreams and deliver to set deadlines.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation and coordinating evaluation processes.
• Confidence working with stakeholders to define requirements and agree sourcing plans.
• Clear judgement when reviewing supplier information and presenting recommendations.
• Well-organised record keeping and concise progress reporting skills.

What's on Offer

• Temporary Interim Procurement Manager assignment.
• Possible 12-month contract
• Daily rate of £450 to £500, dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.