Interim Procurement Manager

London based
Hybrid working pattern, 1-2 days in the office

About Our Client

This public sector organisation is a well-established and respected entity, contributing significantly to the community. They are committed to excellence in service delivery and operate within a collaborative and structured environment.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

Lead delivery of savings, commercial optimisation and value for money across the procurement pipeline, working closely with Finance to track, validate and report benefits.
Identify and realise savings through supplier negotiations, contract optimisation, licence and usage reviews, and other commercial levers.
Maintain accurate savings trackers, forecasts and reporting for senior governance and finance forums.
Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity on a portfolio of medium‑complexity projects, primarily within ICT and cross‑category spend.
Manage procurement from strategy and market engagement through to contract award, ensuring compliance with relevant public sector regulations.
Support and peer‑review category strategies, procurement approaches and contract management plans across the wider function.
Work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across procurement, finance and operational teams to deliver timely, commercially sound outcomes.
Provide light‑touch support to contract management on a small number of live or legacy contracts.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

Strong attention to detail, particularly around financial data, savings validation and reporting.
Broad, end‑to‑end procurement expertise across multiple categories (not limited to ICT).
Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, particularly in relation to framework creation.
Proven ability to lead full procurement lifecycle activity from strategy through to contract award.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
Demonstrable experience delivering and evidencing savings.