Interim Procurement Manager

Chelmsford Temporary £350 - £400 per day View Job Description
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.
  • Gain exposure to a wide range of procurement activity across multiple categories
  • Short-term contract, ideal for contractors between longer interim assignments

About Our Client

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.

Job 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



The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7035898
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-062026-7035898