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Interim Procurement Manager

Chelmsford Temporary £400 - £450 per day View Job Description
The Interim Procurement Manager will work within a small, supportive team. You'll lead and contribute to tendering exercises, create procurement documentation, monitor supplier performance, analyse spend data, and support contract management. You will also be the point of contact for procurement processes and systems, including e‑tendering platforms and finance systems.
  • Interim Procurement Manager role
  • Part-time opportunity (3 days per week)

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is known for its commitment to improving communities and delivering impactful initiatives. As a medium-sized entity, they focus on fostering positive change through their projects and services.

Job Description



Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide a customer‑focused procurement service to internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate and support delivery of the organisation's procurement strategy.
  • Advise on complex procurement matters in line with established regulations, processes, and legislation.
  • Develop tender documentation, including frameworks, specifications, and evaluation criteria.
  • Monitor supplier performance, conduct contract reviews, and develop KPIs.
  • Evaluate supplier responses, coordinate supplier presentations, and manage related administration.
  • Draft and finalise Terms and Conditions following procurement exercises.
  • Analyse procurement needs using available financial and business intelligence systems.
  • Complete statutory returns and respond to information requests.
  • Ensure legal compliance, including adherence to Public Sector Procurement Legislation.
  • Promote continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing processes.
  • Use online systems including In‑Tend (e‑tendering) and Business World (finance).
  • Ensure compliance with Data Protection, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Safety, and Sustainability requirements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

    • Experience applying Public Sector Procurement regulations.
    • Experience managing tendering procedures and creating tender documentation.
    • Experience drafting contracts and supporting customer‑focused procurement activity.
    • Strong analytical skills and experience using data to support decisions.
    • Ability to plan and manage complex workloads.
    • Proficiency with IT systems, including Microsoft Office.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate between £400 and £450, depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Part-time option - 3 days per week.
  • Hybrid working.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6968656
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Chelmsford
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-032026-6968656