Operational Procurement Manager

Matchtech; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Interim Operational Procurement Manager in Hertfordshire to lead day-to-day procurement activities, drive best practice, and improve supplier performance. This role supports the establishment of a centralised buying desk and governance controls across a major infrastructure programme.

The ideal candidate will bring MCIPS/CIPS or infrastructure/utilities experience and strong stakeholder management skills to deliver cost avoidance and robust processes.

Qualifications

• Proven operational procurement experience in a complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Experience with procurement systems, reporting, and process improvement.
• MCIPS/CIPS or infrastructure/utilities experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational procurement activities.
• Drive cost avoidance and procurement best practice.
• Manage supplier performance and preferred supplier compliance.
• Develop and improve procurement processes and SOPs.
• Analyse procurement data to support decision-making.
• Support supplier on-boarding, invoice resolution, and governance controls.

Skills

Operational procurement

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Process improvement

Education

MCIPS/CIPS

Tools

Procurement systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Interim Operational Procurement Manager

Hertfordshire (Hybrid) | Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract until January 2027 | Immediate Start

We're recruiting for an experienced Operational Procurement Manager to join a major UK infrastructure organisation on an interim basis. You'll lead operational procurement activities, drive compliance with supplier frameworks, improve purchasing performance, and help establish a centralised buying desk model across the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operational procurement activities.
• Drive cost avoidance and procurement best practice.
• Manage supplier performance and preferred supplier compliance.
• Develop and improve procurement processes and SOPs.
• Analyse procurement data to support decision-making.
• Support supplier on-boarding, invoice resolution, and governance controls.

Requirements:

• Proven operational procurement experience in a complex environment.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Experience with procurement systems, reporting, and process improvement.
• MCIPS/CIPS or infrastructure/utilities experience would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a significant procurement transformation programme within a large infrastructure business.