Procurement Manager

We Do Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Procurement Manager for a 3-month contract in central London. This hands-on role involves leading a small procurement team through a period of change, ensuring robust processes and compliance while driving savings and efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong procurement background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while working in a hybrid setting, with one day in the office each week. If you are ready to dive into the details and lead with energy, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a procurement function is essential.
• Proactive character who can manage procurement processes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all procurement activities to increase value and efficiency.
• Act as a strategic partner regarding procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement Management

Stakeholder Management

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional certification in procurement (CIPS, CPM, CSCP)

Job description

This range is provided by We Do Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Interim Procurement Manager - 3 months

Central London - Hybrid (1 day in office)

We are looking for a hands-on, immediately available Procurement Manager to play a key role leading a small but established procurement function for 3 months as it goes through a period of people change.

This position reports into the CFO within a leading education organisation in central London.

We are looking for a people-centric business partner who is humble and energetic.

Wish List

• Professional certification in procurement (CIPS, CPM, CSCP)
• Prior experience managing a procurement function
• Solid experience of IT category spend advantageous but not essential
• Ability to partner with stakeholders across all levels to maintain robust procurement processes.
• Hands-on character who can get stuck into the nitty-gritty

The Role

The successful Interim Procurement Manager will manage the following:

• Effectively manage all procurement activities, identifying opportunities to increase value for money, transparency, supply chain efficiencies, and savings.
• Act as a strategic partner to the organisation regarding procurement activity.
• Maintain established procurement processes and ensure stakeholders adhere to best practice/procurement policy.
• Oversee ongoing procurement initiatives and sourcing projects through the full procurement process including contract award and signature where required.
• Govern contract management, supplier performance, and relationship management for supplier agreements reviewing as required by annual schedules.
• Take responsibility for all applicable procurement compliance matters. Proactively address any compliance issues internally and externally.
• Support tenders and negotiations if required, ensuring appropriate plans are in place for the process and next steps following a decision on the supplier.
• Provide excellent leadership and direction for the team.
• Support the internal stakeholder group as required.
• Ensure cost approval processes are adhered to for capex or operational budgets.
• Preparation of detailed monthly procurement reports to SLT including key KPIs and insights.

Your Profile

We are looking for a proactive Interim Procurement Manager who likes to get into the detail and hit the ground running.

Someone with prior experience in a procurement management role covering a broad range of day-to-day responsibilities is essential.

We need someone detail-oriented who has a commercial mindset and the people skills to add value and proactively manage ongoing procurement processes across the business.

£350-400 per day. This role is offered on a hybrid basis 1 day per week in a central London office.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing
• Industries: Education Administration Programs