Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager (Inside IR35)
Role Overview
This interim role supports the organisation's engineering and operational teams by delivering effective procurement outcomes across a technically complex spend portfolio, focusing on delivery, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver category management activity across: Engineering, spare parts, MRO spend and gas and electricity commodities
* Support procurement of spare parts for a large fleet of commercial vehicles
* Execute sourcing activity in line with internal policies
* Manage supplier performance and support continuity of supply
* Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders
* Support cost control, value-for-money, and risk mitigation initiatives
* Ensure procurement activity aligns with governance, audit, and compliance requirements
* Provide clear reporting on activity, savings, and supplier performance
Skills & Experience Required
* Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management
* Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO
* Exposure to energy procurement (gas and electricity) advantageous
* Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery-focused mindset
* Ability to operate effectively within an inside IR35 interim assignment
Assignment Highlights
* Business‑critical interim role reporting directly to the Head of Procurement
* Clearly defined scope and deliverables
* Collaborative, stakeholder‑focused environment
* Opportunity to add immediate value
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