Job type
TemporaryLocation
HertfordshireWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
ProcurementIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
C£300 day
Interim Procurement Manager
Your new company
Join a values‑driven organisation committed to delivering best value, strong governance and sustainable outcomes. As Interim Procurement Manager, you’ll provide critical expertise during a period of transformation, working with senior leaders to strengthen procurement practice across the business.
Your new role
This role is part-time with a 3 day working week and an expectation to be in their offices 1-2 days per week. Initially for a 3-6 month period, you will lead all procurement activity, acting as the organisation’s expert on the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing authoritative advice to Directors and Heads of Service.
- Leading end‑to‑end procurement exercises, from route‑to‑market through to contract award.
- Ensuring use of compliant and value‑driven procurement routes.
- Managing the multi‑year procurement plan and ensuring adherence to governance and timescales.
- Overseeing contract management standards and the organisation’s contract register.
- Building strong stakeholder relationships and leading procurement review meetings.
- Producing reports for senior leadership and driving continuous improvement.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Significant procurement experience in the public or regulated sector.
- Strong working knowledge of UK public sector procurement legislation and best practice.
- Proven ability to lead complex procurements and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication, planning and stakeholder‑management skills.
- Ability to balance compliance, commerciality and organisational priorities.
A highly visible interim role where your expertise will drive immediate impact. You’ll help shape procurement strategy, strengthen assurance and support key organisational priorities in a collaborative, trusted environment.
