An interim Procurement Manager opportunity working for this non-for-profit organisation based in South Essex. Working as part of a small but established and committed procurement team, this role will play a key part in helping the organisation achieve its objectives. There is a need to be in the office 2-3 days per month and the assignment is expected to be for 6-12 months. This role will help manage a generalist range of procurement categories encompassing professional services, security, legal, insurance, IT and ad-hoc projects from end to end. A key part of the role will be to work closely with a range of internal stakeholders providing advice and support to ensure compliance and buy-in to strategic procurement objectives. Additional areas of focus will include: reviewing current contracts to identify risks and cost-saving opportunities; guide stakeholders through the tendering process; and undertake market analysis and supplier sourcing. To succeed in this role, experience in public sector procurement with particular value placed on familiarity with PA23. You will have demonstrable experience of managing procurement activity from end to end across a range of categories. With a self-motivated and autonomous approach to your work, you will have exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities, with the credibility to collaborate effectively with senior leadership. Commercially savvy, you will be highly proactive and adaptable, energised by the chance to contribute meaningfully during times of organisational change. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk