Interim Procurement Manager
JOB_53031634668526Job type
TemporaryLocation
South WestWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£300 - £400 Umbrella
Interim Procurement Manager
Your new company
You will be working for a Public Sector organisation who focusses on developing, improving and creating efficiencies. In addition to their legislative functions, this organisation also collaborate with other governmental agencies, community organisations, and businesses to promote economic development and improve the quality of life. They play a crucial role in shaping the future of the areas in which they operate and ensuring that it remains a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
Your new role
The role holder will be responsible for a proactive business partner approach; providing technical expertise to shape and influence decisions with senior stakeholders across the organisation. You will be there to give your expertise in ensuring operations are done effectively and compliantly. You will be translating the vision and strategy into tangible procurement related goals and targets, managing performance through proactive planning, engagement and influence, taking key decisions and managing risk.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
You will be working for a Public Sector organisation who focusses on developing, improving and creating efficiencies. In addition to their legislative functions, this organisation also collaborate with other governmental agencies, community organisations, and businesses to promote economic development and improve the quality of life. They play a crucial role in shaping the future of the areas in which they operate and ensuring that it remains a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving community for all.
Your new role
The role holder will be responsible for a proactive business partner approach; providing technical expertise to shape and influence decisions with senior stakeholders across the organisation. You will be there to give your expertise in ensuring operations are done effectively and compliantly. You will be translating the vision and strategy into tangible procurement related goals and targets, managing performance through proactive planning, engagement and influence, taking key decisions and managing risk.
- Visible and trusted Procurement lead for relevant areas of expenditure who develop strong relationships (internally and externally).
- Responsible for providing a proactive procurement approach, providing direction and expert advice on procurement and supplier management matters in the areas of responsibility.
- Lead in identifying and planning future procurement related activity over multiple financial years.
- Agreeing priorities with stakeholders, ensuring resources are planned and commercial and financial risks in the supply chain are identified and suitably mitigated.
- Working across the organisation to develop, motivate and coach colleagues and stakeholders, including setting and monitoring performance objectives, identifying training requirements and mentoring.
- Provide leadership in area of responsibility, being seen as the professional lead and expert across relevant spend areas.
- Establish, plan and implement ‘end to end’ Procurement strategies using expert knowledge, research, data and market insights to determine priorities and inform decision making to ensure security of supply, financial savings and sustainability from supply chain.
- Running tenders compliantly with PA23 regulations.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrate working knowledge of acting as a Procurement Business Partner and leading the function.
- Good commercial awareness and a confident negotiator.
- Experience of contract management.
- Ability to review and recommend the most appropriate procurement strategy and to provide leadership on the creation of clear and relevant tender evaluation models, alongside ability to produce high quality procurement/tender documentation.
- Ability to explain technical procurement procedures and provide training and advice to a wide audience.
- Ideally MCIPS/ CIPS or relevant training and experience.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options available.
- Largely remote, but the client is looking to consider local candidates only as there will be a commute required from time to time.
- 3-6 tenure months initially.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Interim Procurement ManagerJOB_530316346685262025-03-142025-06-12
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