Interim Procurement Manager

Michael Page; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Interim Procurement Manager for a leading bus franchising programme in the public sector, based in Sheffield. The role is hybrid, with 3 days on-site per week, and involves delivering end-to-end procurement across a portfolio of goods and services, ensuring value for money and compliance.

You will work with senior stakeholders, manage market engagements, tenders, and contract implementation, and lead on supplier relationships and governance across high-profile

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement in a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations, governance and value-for-money principles.
• Experience leading complex and high-value procurement exercises from market engagement to award.
• Ability to engage with executive leaders and elected members to provide procurement advice.
• Experience developing procurement processes, procedures and tender documents with compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across a diverse portfolio of goods and services.
• Manage market engagement, tender development, evaluation, award and contract implementation.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, programme teams and legal colleagues on strategic projects.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and drive best practice in engagement and performance management.
• Develop procurement pipelines, spend analysis and reporting to identify opportunities and efficiencies.
• Provide expert procurement guidance ensuring adherence to legislation, policies and financial regs.
• Identify process improvements to enhance procurement performance, governance and service delivery.
• Support bus franchising and other transport-related procurement programmes where applicable.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Public procurement regulations

Stakeholder management

Tender development

Contract negotiations

Spend analysis

Job description

Client Details

This public sector organisation is based in Sheffield, this role is hybrid with 3 days per week onsite.

Description

Lead end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of goods and services, ensuring compliance, value for money, and timely delivery.

Manage complex procurement exercises from market engagement and tender development through to evaluation, award, and contract implementation.

Work closely with senior stakeholders, programme teams, and legal colleagues to support the delivery of strategic procurement projects.

Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, driving best practice in supplier engagement and contract performance management.

Support the development of procurement pipelines, spend analysis, and reporting to identify commercial opportunities and efficiencies.

Provide expert procurement advice and guidance across the organisation, ensuring adherence to procurement legislation, policies, and financial regulations.

Identify and implement process improvements that enhance procurement performance, governance, and service delivery.

Support high-profile transport and infrastructure procurement activity, including bus franchising-related programmes where applicable.

Profile

Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement activity within a public sector environment, with a strong understanding of public procurement regulations, governance requirements, and value-for-money principles.

Demonstrable experience leading complex and high-value procurement exercises, from market engagement and tender development through to contract award and implementation.

Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders, elected members, and other key decision-makers, providing clear procurement advice and recommendations.

Strong knowledge of the full procurement and contract management lifecycle, including supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and performance management.

Experience developing procurement processes, procedures, and tender documentation, with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Ability to analyse spend data, procurement pipelines, and commercial opportunities to drive efficiencies and support organisational objectives.

Experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment and delivering procurement projects to challenging timescales.

Experience within Local Government, Combined Authorities, Transport Authorities, or the wider public sector would be highly advantageous.

Bus franchising procurement experience is highly desirable. Candidates with experience supporting, leading, or advising on bus franchising programmes, transport procurements, or major strategic transport projects will be of particular interest.

Job Offer

Interim Procurement Manager for a leading bus franchising programme, this role is 6 months initially paying up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) for the right candidate