Interim Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A top recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for major infrastructure projects in Cardiff. This role requires a qualified professional with knowledge of regulated utilities and experience in large-scale projects. You will engage with stakeholders and ensure compliance with procurement legislation while working in a hybrid model, spending one day per week at the office. Salary ranges from £500 to £600 daily.

Qualifications

• Qualified procurement professional with experience in regulated utilities.
• Strong understanding of capital projects and significant scale procurement management.
• Proven experience in procurement for large-scale infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and test procurement documentation and assessment models.
• Ensure compliance with regulated utilities frameworks and legislation.

Skills

Experience in regulated utilities (UCR, Ofwat, DPC)

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement for large-scale infrastructure projects

Commercial and contract management

Sustainability practices

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking Senior Procurement Managers to lead procurement activities across major infrastructure categories. These roles will play a critical part in shaping and delivering procurement strategies for large-scale projects.

You will join during a key phase where market engagement, strategy testing, and procurement documentation development are underway.

Client Details

Our client is delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with capital investment exceeding 700 million. They are committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and social value through every stage of their projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of its procurement strategy.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end procurement for major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and test procurement documentation and assessment models.
• Engage with external advisors to enhance strategy and ensure best practice.
• Influence stakeholders and suppliers to deliver outcomes that meet technical, financial, and social value objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulated utilities frameworks and procurement legislation.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

• Qualified procurement professionals with experience in regulated utilities (UCR, Ofwat, DPC), PCR2015 and PA23.
• Commercial and contract managers familiar with DBF and CAP models.
• Specialists in stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and supply chain evaluation.
• Project Procurement Specialists for greenfield or brownfield requirements.
• Proven experience in procurement for large-scale infrastructure projects (utilities, construction, highways, rail, PFI).
• Strong understanding of capital projects and ability to manage procurement at significant scale.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience.

Job Offer

• Daily rate between 500 and 600, depending on experience.
• 6 months duration.
• Hybrid working - 1 day in Cardiff per week.
• Opportunity to work on impactful public sector construction projects in Cardiff.