Procurement Manager

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Burgess Hill
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Scientific and R&D
  • Pay

    £400 a day

Interim Procurement Manager - 1-year contract in West Sussex

Your new company

Are you a commercially savvy procurement professional ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where innovation, agility, and purpose drive everything? If so, this is your opportunity to join one of the world’s most respected organisations. They’re not just keeping pace with change — they’re leading it. And right now, they’re looking for an interim Procurement Manager to help shape the future of their organisation.

Your new role

You’ll be at the heart of their strategic sourcing function, driving best-in-class procurement practices across services and third-party supplier solutions. Expect variety, challenge, and the chance to influence real change.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading “source to contract” processes to maximise value
  • Managing supplier relationships and performance
  • Identifying innovative solutions to enhance customer experience
  • Negotiating robust contracts with clear SLAs and KPIs
  • Delivering market and spend analysis to inform strategy
  • Mitigating commercial and contractual risks
  • Ensuring compliance with global and local procurement standards
  • Driving continuous improvement across internal and external processes

What you'll need to succeed

You’re a strategic thinker, a relationship builder, and a change agent. You bring:
  • Experience in strategic procurement roles
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial awareness
  • Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
  • A collaborative mindset with the confidence to challenge and lead
  • MCIPS qualification (or working towards it) preferred
  • A university degree in Procurement/Supply Chain (desirable)

What you'll get in return


Interim role until September 2026
Hybrid working - 2 days a week in office in West Sussex
Day rate of £400 a day


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