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Interim Procurement Manager

Leeds Temporary £500 - £660 per day View Job Description
Supporting a Central Government client to join a high-profile programme focused on external resource management and strategic workforce procurement. This role offers a blend of BAU procurement activity and strategic programme delivery, supporting a major resourcing transformation.
  • Interim Procurement Manager paying up to £600 p/day (Inside IR35)
  • 6 month interim role with 3 days per week onsite (Leeds, Liverpool or Blackpool)

About Our Client

A large scale central government organisation, based in either Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, or Liverpool.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity, ensuring compliance with PA23, PCR 2015, and public sector governance requirements.
  • Support the procurement of external resources and workforce-related services across BAU operations and strategic programmes.
  • Manage supplier relationships and contracts, monitoring performance and driving value for money.
  • Run further competitions through public sector frameworks, including CCS and similar agreements.
  • Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement solutions.
  • Analyse workforce and commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support business case development, governance processes, and procurement strategy delivery.
  • Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, balancing operational priorities with strategic objectives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience within a public sector or regulated environment.
  • Experience delivering procurements under Procurement Act 2023 and/or PCR 2015 regulations.
  • Proven contract management and supplier relationship management expertise.
  • Experience with framework agreements and running further competitions (ideally CCS/GCF frameworks).
  • Background in contingent labour, workforce, recruitment, or external resourcing procurement.
  • Ability to work effectively with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement activity.
  • Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills.



Desirable

  • Central Government procurement experience.
  • Experience procuring digital services or specialist resources.
  • Professional Services category experience.



What's on Offer

Interim Procurement Manager role that is paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35), this is an interim role for 6 months until March 2027. You will work in a hybrid manner (60%) from the North offices, either Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, or Blackpool.

Contact
Ashton Naar
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7094739
Phone number
+441132437744

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Ashton Naar
Consultant phone
+441132437744
Job reference
JN-092026-7094739