Interim Procurement Manager

Key responsibilities for the Interim Procurement Manager:

• Work in partnership with the CFO to design and deliver a medium‑term plan for procurement, setting strategic direction and priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies that align with organisational goals and budgets.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify cost‑saving and value‑enhancing opportunities.
• Develop and manage category strategies across major spend areas to ensure effective, sustainable and value‑for‑money sourcing.
• Oversee the full end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strengthen procurement policies, processes and procedures to support business resilience and growth.
• Collaborate closely with Finance to support accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost‑control activities.
• Review, negotiate and manage contract terms to mitigate commercial risk.
• Support stakeholders with supplier performance reviews, helping to build capability across the organisation.