Interim Procurement Manager - Construction

South East England Temporary £400 - £550 per day View Job Description
Are you an experienced procurement professional with expertise in construction and capital projects? We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse construction portfolio. You'll support key construction projects, shape procurement strategy, drive value for money, and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement practices.
  • Key role in delivering construction and infrastructure projects
  • Immediate Start, Hybrid working

About Our Client

This public sector organisation is a well-established entity dedicated to delivering essential services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, it operates with a clear focus on procurement excellence and compliance within the construction industry.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the Interim Procurement Manager include:

    • Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies across construction, capital projects, and wider capital programme spend.
    • Manage end-to-end procurement activity, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, contract award, and contract management.
    • Partner with stakeholders to support the successful delivery of infrastructure, regeneration, property, leisure, and community-based projects.
    • Provide commercial and procurement expertise on major capital investments, ensuring compliance, value for money, and effective risk management.
    • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, social value, and sustainability outcomes.
    • Support the procurement of works, services, and consultancy contracts associated with construction and capital programmes.
    • Identify opportunities for efficiencies, cost savings, and continuous improvement across the category portfolio.
    • Ensure procurement activity aligns with organisational objectives, governance requirements, and public sector procurement regulations.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

    • Significant experience in procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing within the construction sector.
    • Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and best practice.
    • Experience managing complex tenders and high-value contracts.
    • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
    • The ability to balance commercial objectives with service delivery requirements.
    • Ideally, a professional procurement qualification (CIPS Level 4 or above) or equivalent experience.



What's on Offer

  • A daily rate of between £450 - £550 per day inside IR35.
  • Opportunity to work in a public sector organisation with a focus on construction procurement.
  • Interim position.
  • Chance to contribute to impactful projects within a supportive environment.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7056813
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
South East England
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-072026-7056813