Your newpany
Our client is a not‑for‑profit provider. With significant ongoing investment in estates, technology and organisational transformation, this is an exciting time to join a growing organisation with a clear social purpose and national footprint.
Your new role
As Interim Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the organisation’s procurement strategy across the IT, Marketing and HR categories. Operating at a senior level, you will partner closely with stakeholders to understand short, medium, and long‑term business requirements and translate them into robust, value‑driven procurement solutions.
You will lead end‑to‑end procurement activity, from market engagement and tendering through to contract negotiation and supplier relationship management. The role will focus on driving efficiency, maximising return on investment, managing risk and ensuring best value from third‑party spend, while supporting multiple transformation initiatives. This is a hands‑on interim assignment requiring someone who can quickly establish credibility and deliver oues in a fast‑paced environment.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this interim opportunity, you will be a confident andmercially astute procurement professional with strong category management experience.
Key requirements include:
1. Significant experience in a senior buyer, category manager or procurement manager role
2. Strong knowledge of IT, Marketing and HR procurement categories, with awareness of emerging trends
3. Proven experience running tenders from RFI/RFQ through to contract award
4. Excellentmercial negotiation skills with a track record of delivering value for money
5. Experience drafting, negotiating and managing supplier contracts
6. Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to assess cost, risk and value
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders during periods of change
8. Degree‑level education and CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred
What you’ll get in return
This interim role offers the opportunity to work within a purpose‑driven, not‑for‑profit organisation where your expertise will make a measurable difference. You’ll be part of a collaborative procurement function supporting major investment and transformation programmes, with flexible hybrid working and apetitive day‑rate or salary equivalent.
Interested?
If you are an experienced procurement or category management professional available for an interim assignment and motivated by working in a values‑led organisation, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this Interim Procurement Manager opportunity. #4796398 - Thomas Frasco