Interim Procurement Manager
Billingham
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
£ Dependant on Experience
If you’re commercially sharp and experienced in leading procurement functions, this is a great opportunity to make an impact at a global technology leader.
You’ll step into a key role for an initial 6 month fixed term contract, taking ownership of procurement operations and leading a small, capable team through a period of change and delivery.
The Role & Responsibilities
As Interim Procurement Manager, you will:
* Lead and manage a small procurement team, ensuring effective people management, development and support.
* Oversee the full procurement cycle, from supplier selection and negotiation to contract management.
* Drive cost optimisation, risk management, and supplier performance improvements across categories.
* Partner with stakeholders in engineering, operations and R&D to ensure procurement is aligned with business needs.
* Support ongoing projects and contribute to longer-term procurement strategy development.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and ethical standards.
Desirable Skills & Experience
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
* Proven procurement management experience within engineering, manufacturing, oil and gas, or related sectors.
* Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and lead a small team.
* Solid negotiation and supplier management expertise.
* Experience of delivering savings and improvements while maintaining supplier relationships.
* Confidence in working cross-functionally and influencing senior stakeholders.
* MCIPS qualification (or working towards) would be beneficial, but not essential.
This is an excellent interim opportunity to join a global business with innovation at its core, where your expertise will help shape the procurement function and support critical projects.
For further details or to apply, please get in touch with me directly:
Skye Madden – Managing Consultant at Jackson Hogg