Interim Procurement Manager

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager at a leading organization in engineering, construction, and energy sectors. You will manage all procurement activities, optimize supplier contracts, and participate in strategic sourcing, making a significant impact in this on-site role in Harrogate.

Benefits

Opportunity to join permanently

Qualifications

• Experience managing CAPEX projects.
• Background in procurement within technical or industrial sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Managing all third-party procurement spend at the site.
• Leading tendering processes and supplier negotiations.
• Contributing to strategic sourcing across multi-million-pound categories.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Category management

Spend analysis

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

CIPS qualification (or progress towards one)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Your new role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and driven Procurement Manager to join a leading organisation operating across the engineering, construction, and energy sectors. This site-based role offers the chance to take ownership of procurement activities at a key operational location, supporting both routine and project-based procurement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all third-party procurement spend at the site, working closely with operational and maintenance teams to ensure procurement strategies are aligned with business goals. From day-to-day purchasing to large-scale projects such as maintenance shutdowns and capital investments, this role is central to delivering cost-effective, compliant, and high-performing procurement outcomes.

You will also contribute to strategic sourcing across multi-million-pound procurement categories, leading tendering processes, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation. A strong focus on stakeholder engagement and supplier performance will be essential, as will a proactive approach to risk mitigation and continuous improvement.

What you'll need to succeed

Applicants should hold a degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline or possess equivalent experience. A CIPS qualification (or progress towards one) is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement within technical or industrial sectors, with proven experience managing CAPEX projects and optimizing supplier contracts.

Strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously are key. Familiarity with procurement platforms such as SAP and a solid understanding of category management and spend analysis will be advantageous.

If you’re a collaborative and strategic procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll get in return

The role will offer a rate of £400 per day and will be based on site in Harrogate. The role will also offer an opportunity to join on a permanent basis.