A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to support the team during a busy period. This is a hands-on, generalist role, suited to someone who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate impact.

Client Details

The organisation is a well-established entity within the Not for Profit sector. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering impactful services and maintaining high operational standards.

Description

You will provide day-to-day procurement support across a range of categories, working closely with stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of tenders and sourcing activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and supporting end-to-end tender processes (PCR compliant)
• Managing RFQs, ITTs, and mini-competitions via established frameworks
• Providing commercial advice to internal stakeholders
• Ensuring adherence to public sector procurement regulations
• Supporting contract award processes and documentation
• Delivering a wide range of generalist procurement activity across goods and services

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

• Strong experience within public sector procurement
• Good working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR)
• Ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment
• Confident engaging with a range of stakeholders
• Available immediately or at short notice

Job Offer

• -400 per day inside IR35
• Part-time (4 days a week)
• Hybrid working (mix of on-site in Chelmsford and remote)
• Immediate start preferred
• Initial 4-week contract with potential for extension