Interim Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industry seeks an Interim Procurement Manager to enhance its Indirect Procurement processes. The role involves developing strategies for categories including Professional Services and IT, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance. This temporary position offers a competitive daily rate and an opportunity to impact the company's growth significantly, with remote work flexibility and weekly office presence in Manchester.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Potential for significant impact

Immediate start opportunity

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, specifically in Professional Services, IT, Marketing, and Digital categories.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for various categories.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring quality and cost-efficiency.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

As Interim Procurement Manager you will be working within the Indirect Procurement teams focusing on a variety of categories including, Professional Services, IT, Marketing and Digital. This is an interim role with weekly travel to their offices based in Manchester!

Client Details

The company is a recognised entity within their industry and are going through an extensive period of growth! This role would require occasional travel to their offices based in Manchester on a weekly basis!

Description

As Interim Procurement Manager, duties will include, however, not be limited to:

• Develop and implement category strategies to achieve procurement objectives, with a focus on Professional Services, IT, Marketing and Digital categories.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category plans with organisational goals.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators for procurement activities.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favourable terms & drive cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

• Proven experience in procurement with experience in Professional Services, IT, Marketing and Digital categories.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management expertise, with the ability to build strong, long term relationships.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate of up to 500 per day
• Temporary position with potential to make a significant impact.
• Immediate start opportunity.
• Remote working with 1 day per week working in Manchester.