Procurement
JOB_53583454744350Job type
TemporaryLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
Interim assignmentClosing date
26 Dec 2025
Interim Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager – Professional Services
About the role
This Commercial and Procurement team is evolving to introduce a robust end-to-end category management capability. This includes Contract and Procurement Managers, Tender Compliance Specialists, and Category Managers who will enable a more efficient, data-driven, and results-focused way of working. This role is for an experienced Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager to join the Professional Services Category team and play a key role in shaping this transformation.
What You’ll Do
This Commercial and Procurement team is evolving to introduce a robust end-to-end category management capability. This includes Contract and Procurement Managers, Tender Compliance Specialists, and Category Managers who will enable a more efficient, data-driven, and results-focused way of working. This role is for an experienced Senior Procurement and Contracts Manager to join the Professional Services Category team and play a key role in shaping this transformation.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and manage sourcing strategies for Professional Services, including consultancy, recruitment, and training.
- Produce compliant sourcing plans and contract awards under Public Contracts Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
- Manage supplier performance and risk, ensuring contracts deliver against transformation objectives.
- Support the creation of multi-year category plans
- Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders, ensuring proactive engagement and timely resolution of issues.
- Deputise for the Contract and Procurement Manager when required.
- Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and sourcing methodologies.
- Hands-on experience managing complex procurements within Professional Services.
- Familiarity with procurement tools, databases, and Microsoft 365/SharePoint.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for transformation and delivering best-in-class procurement outcomes.
ProcurementJOB_535834547443502025-11-212025-12-26
Talk to Kieron McNeill, the specialist consultant managing this position
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