Interim Sourcing Manager

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

Job summary

A large public sector organisation is seeking an Interim Sourcing Manager to join their Procurement team across the North of England. This role involves managing procurement activities, supporting supply chain functions, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have extensive sourcing experience in the public sector, possess strong regulatory knowledge, and be able to work in the office three days a week. The position offers a daily rate of up to £550 inside IR35 and immediate start opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive end-to-end sourcing experience within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in preparing and evaluating tender documents.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support supply chain operations and maintain supplier relationships.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organisational goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of procurement activities.
• Assist in the implementation of procurement best practices.

Skills

End-to-end sourcing experience

Understanding of procurement regulations

Proficiency in tender documents

Supplier relationship management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

• New Interim Sourcing Manager Position Based in the North
• Excellent Opportunity to Join Large Public Sector Organisation

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the public sector and are looking for an experienced public sector Interim Sourcing Manager to join their growing Procurement team across the North of England, in offices such as Manchester, Leeds, York & Newcastle! There is a mixture of positions across infrastructure, IT/ Tech, R&D and Corporate Services!

Job Description

As Interim Sourcing Manager you will be responsible for:

• Manage procurement activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support supply chain operations and maintain supplier relationships.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and evaluate tender documents and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with organisational goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of procurement activities.
• Assist in the implementation of procurement best practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful procurement professional should have:

• Extensive end-to-end sourcing experience within the public sector.
• Strong understanding of procurement regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in preparing and evaluating tender documents.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in the office 3 days per week.

What's on Offer

• Daily rate of approximately of up to £550 inside IR35.
• Working in one of their Northern offices 3 days per week.
• Immediate Start with Long Term Interim Opportunities!