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Interim Procurement Manager

London Temporary £500 - £600 per day View Job Description
Interim Procurement Manager required to support a major digital transformation programme for a London based not-for-profit organisation. The successful candidate will have strong DDaT, technology and digital procurement experience, with a proven track record of negotiating complex contracts, managing strategic suppliers, and supporting the integration of core systems and platforms.
  • Opportunity to lead high-profile transformation procurement work
  • Work for a purpose-driven organisation in the music industry

About Our Client

This role is within the not-for-profit space based in London.

Job Description

  • Lead procurement activity across a major digital transformation programme, ensuring commercial objectives are aligned with business outcomes.
  • Negotiate and manage complex technology contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SoWs), and contract variations.
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance across key technology and digital partners.
  • Support the integration and implementation of core business systems, acting as the commercial lead for procurement activities.
  • Deliver end-to-end sourcing exercises, including market engagement, tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award, and mobilisation.
  • Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders across Technology, Transformation, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams.
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and commercial risk mitigation.
  • Support the implementation and adoption of procurement and contract management processes and systems.
  • Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable terms, manage risk, and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
  • Monitor contract performance and governance, ensuring suppliers meet agreed service levels and project objectives.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

  • Strong experience in Procurement, Commercial, or Contracts Management.
  • Proven DDaT, Technology, or IT procurement background.
  • Experience supporting digital transformation or system implementation programmes.
  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Experience managing MSAs, SoWs, and contract variations.
  • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Able to deliver end-to-end procurement activities and drive value.
  • CIPS qualified or working towards qualification desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Daily rate of £500 - £650 dependent on the level of experience and background.
  • Temporary position within the public sector / not-for-profit space.
  • 4 month contract with potential to extend.
  • Opportunity to work in London.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111047
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-092026-7111047