Venn Group is pleased to be supporting a well-regarded London university in recruiting an Interim Senior Procurement Manager.This position offers an excellent opportunity for an established procurement professional to play a key role within a dynamic procurement team. The postholder will lead estates-focused sourcing activity, advance sustainability and net-zero objectives, and act as a strategic partner to the Director of Procurement. This appointment will directly support the university''s wider commitments to carbon reduction and responsible procurement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead procurement activity across estates, facilities, construction and associated categoriesDevelop and manage competitive sourcing processes, drafting specifications, evaluation approaches and commercial modelsProvide senior-level guidance on contractual, commercial and risk-related mattersTake responsibility for specific areas of the university''s Net Zero agenda, including reductions in Scope 3 emissions across defined spend categoriesEmbed sustainability, social value, equality and ethical considerations in tendering activityOperate as a key support to the Director of Procurement, offering insight, constructive challenge and forward planningReview supplier terms and contractual positions, supporting robust contract managementUse data and market intelligence to identify improvement opportunities and deliver value for moneyContribute to training, engagement and communication across the university commu