Interim Procurement Manager

TN United Kingdom; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Interim Procurement Manager with a local authority. This role offers a chance to lead procurement processes, manage challenging stakeholders, and ensure compliance with procurement legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a proven track record in procurement, particularly within a Local Authority setting. With a hands-on approach, you will support your team while working in the office 2-3 days a week. If you're ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing challenging stakeholders and running tenders.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for changes in procurement legislation by managing stakeholders.
• Draft documents and oversee the procurement process from start to finish.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tender Management

Negotiation Skills

Procurement Legislation Knowledge

Education

CIPS Qualification

Job description

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Interim Procurement Manager - Local Authority

An exciting opportunity to join a local authority as an Interim Procurement Manager on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of extension. The role involves managing challenging stakeholders, running tenders, and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation. The ideal candidate is a confident negotiator with experience in procurement and advising on specifications. The role requires hands-on support for a team and presence in the office 2-3 days per week.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Prepare for changes in procurement legislation PR24 by managing stakeholders and running tenders.
2. Draft documents, advise on specifications, and oversee the procurement process from start to finish.
3. Ensure compliance with PCR and work across categories such as facilities maintenance, housing, property repairs, and professional services.
4. Engage with challenging stakeholders through frank conversations and assertiveness.

Person Specification:

1. Experience in managing challenging stakeholders effectively, including having frank conversations and the ability to say no when necessary.
2. Proven ability to run tenders, draft documents, and advise on specifications, demonstrating a strong understanding of procurement processes.
3. Confidence in negotiating and challenging, with a solid understanding of procurement legislation such as PCR.
4. Capability to manage the entire procurement lifecycle professionally and efficiently.
5. Qualification in CIPS is highly desirable; relevant experience will also be considered.
6. Experience working within a Local Authority setting.
7. Immediate availability or short notice period to start.

If you have the relevant experience and are available to start immediately, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.