Interim Procurement Manager

Michael Page (UK); Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Procurement Manager in Wakefield, UK. This role involves leading the implementation of Atamis and managing procurement activities in the public sector. Candidates should have proven experience in procurement, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and knowledge of UK procurement regulations. Competitive daily rate of £450 - £550 offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible working conditions

Opportunity to work in the public sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within the public sector or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of UK procurement regulations (PCR 2015) and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation and rollout of Atamis.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Atamis.
• Manage procurement activities ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Atamis users.

Skills

Experience in procurement

Hands-on experience with Atamis

Strong understanding of UK procurement regulations

Excellent stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage multiple projects

Tools

Atamis

Job description

• New exciting role based in Yorkshire
• Interim role for up to 5 months with potential for extension

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a respected entity within the public sector.

Job Description

• Lead and support the implementation and rollout of Atamis across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Atamis, ensuring best practice configuration and usage.
• Deliver training and onboarding sessions to help users navigate the system confidently.
• Manage procurement activities including sourcing, tendering, and contract management, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure smooth integration and data migration.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Atamis users.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally within the public sector or regulated environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Atamis, including configuration, implementation, and user training.
• Strong understanding of UK procurement regulations (PCR 2015) and frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £450 - £550.
• Opportunity to work on a temporary basis in a vital public sector role.
• Engage in meaningful work within the Procurement & Supply Chain department.
• Flexible working conditions based in Yorkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Category Lead/Category Manager to make a difference in the public sector. If you meet the criteria, we encourage you to apply today!