Senior Procurement Manager (Interim) Birmingham City Centre (Hybrid – 2 days on-site)
£400–£600 per day (Inside IR35)
Initial 6-month contract
The OpportunityWe are recruiting for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a high-profile public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract.This role offers the opportunity to lead a team of procurement professionals, drive strategic procurement activity, and deliverplex, high-value projects across a diverse portfolio. You will play a key role in enhancing procurement performance, embedding best practice, and supporting strategic transformation initiatives.Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals, setting objectives, supporting development, and driving performance.
2. Deliver end-to-end procurement activity across multiple projects and categories
3. Develop and implement procurement strategies that maximise value for money and ensurepliance
4. Act as a procurement lead across business areas, managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
5. Ensurepliance with public sector procurement regulations,ernance, and financial controls
6. Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice procurement across the organisation
7. Manage a pipeline of tender activity and oversee multiple workstreams simultaneously
8. Support the delivery of social value objectives through procurement activities
9. Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and contribute to boardsmittees where required
Key Requirements
10. Proven experience operating at Senior Procurement Manager level (or similar)
11. Strong team management experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams
12. Extensive experience working within the public sector and knowledge of procurement regulations (PCR / UK procurement legislation)
13. Demonstrable experience deliveringplex procurement projects end-to-end
14. Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior level
15. Experience using e-tendering systems and procurement tools
Desirable
16. MCIPS (or working towards)
17. Experience within large,plex or regulated organisations
Working Arrangement
18. Hybrid: 2 days per week in Birmingham City Centre