Interim Procurement Delivery Partner
Location: Kent
Contract: 3–6 month interim assignment
Rate: c. £450 per day Umbrella or equivalent PAYE rate
This interim opportunity is being led by the recruitment specialist MRG on behalf of a respected housing organisation operating across Kent.
The Role
We are supporting the appointment of an experienced Procurement Manager to provide hands‑on procurement expertise across a range of business areas during a busy delivery period. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will play a key part in ensuring compliant, value‑for‑money procurement that supports service delivery and organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the procurement lead for specified business areas, managing end‑to‑end tender processes
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver procurements aligned to business needs and strategy
* Ensure all procurement activity complies with public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements
* Lead the development of specifications, evaluation methodologies, contractual arrangements and KPIs
* Manage tender administration, contract awards, publication requirements and maintenance of the contracts register
* Undertake supplier reviews, benchmarking, spend analysis and service assessments to drive best value
* Provide commercial and contractual advice across the organisation
* Support social value outcomes through creative procurement approaches
* Contribute to procurement policy, tools, training and continuous improvement activity
* Deputise for senior procurement colleagues where required
About You
* Proven experience delivering public sector or housing procurement, ideally within a regulated environment
* Strong working knowledge of public contract regulations, contract law and contract management
* Experience of leading competitive procurement exercises and supporting supplier negotiations
* CIPS qualified (Level 4 minimum) or equivalent relevant experience
* Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Assignment Details
* 3–6 month interim role
* PAYE engagement, inside IR35
* Rate: c. £450 per day Umbrella or equivalent PAYE rate
* Kent‑based role (hybrid working likely, depending on service needs)
For a confidential discussion or to register interest, please contact MRG, who are managing this appointment on behalf of the organisation.