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Interim IT Procurement Manager

London Temporary £500 - £550 per day View Job Description
We are working with a Public Sector organisation who is seeking an experienced Interim IT Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement activity across its telecoms category. This role sits within a high‑performing commercial function supporting digital transformation, modernisation programmes, and the management of nationwide critical communications assets.
  • Interim IT Procurement Manager position
  • 6 months with potential for extension

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation within the public sector, focused on delivering essential infrastructure services.

Job Description



Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activity across operational telecoms, including requirements gathering, market engagement, tendering, evaluation and contract award.
  • Develop category strategies that support long‑term infrastructure, technology and resilience programmes.
  • Work closely with engineering, IT and programme leadership to align procurement with operational and technical needs.
  • Manage complex, high‑value procurements within established governance and regulated procurement frameworks.
  • Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify innovation, value‑for‑money opportunities, and emerging technologies.
  • Support commercial negotiation, ensuring robust contractual terms, risk management and sustainable value.
  • Oversee supplier performance, contract compliance and lifecycle planning across existing operational telecoms contracts.
  • Provide category-specific insights on fibre networks, transmission systems, operational radio, control‑room comms, and mission‑critical data networks.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim IT Strategic Sourcing Manager should have:

    • Strong background in IT, technology or telecoms strategic sourcing within a public sector background.
    • Clear experience in operational or mission‑critical communications (e.g., rail, utilities, aviation, defence, emergency services, or other infrastructure sectors).
    • Understanding of fibre networks, transmission, operational radio, signalling communications or similar technologies.
    • Proven ability to run high‑value tenders with formal governance and compliance requirements.
    • Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience drafting or shaping technology contract frameworks.
    • Excellent stakeholder management, including working with technical and engineering teams.



What's on Offer

  • £550 day rate inside IR35
  • 3 days on-site
  • Opportunity to work within a large public sector organisation.
  • Three month interim contract



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6906099
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-122025-6906099