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Interim Procurement Manager

Sheffield Temporary £400 - £500 per day View Job Description
This Interim Procurement Manager role is based in Sheffield, responsible for managing a diverse procurement portfolio, leading end-to-end procurement activity, supplier engagement, contract management, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role sits within the bus franchising team so will be leading on this transformation.
  • Interim Procurement Manager - Bus Franchising role in Sheffield 3 days a week
  • 6 month interim role paying up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35)

About Our Client

This public sector organisation is based in Sheffield, this role is hybrid with 3 days per week onsite.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of goods and services, ensuring compliance, value for money, and timely delivery.
  • Manage complex procurement exercises from market engagement and tender development through to evaluation, award, and contract implementation.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders, programme teams, and legal colleagues to support the delivery of strategic procurement projects.
  • Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, driving best practice in supplier engagement and contract performance management.
  • Support the development of procurement pipelines, spend analysis, and reporting to identify commercial opportunities and efficiencies.
  • Provide expert procurement advice and guidance across the organisation, ensuring adherence to procurement legislation, policies, and financial regulations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance procurement performance, governance, and service delivery.
  • Support high-profile transport and infrastructure procurement activity, including bus franchising-related programmes where applicable.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement activity within a public sector environment, with a strong understanding of public procurement regulations, governance requirements, and value-for-money principles.
  • Demonstrable experience leading complex and high-value procurement exercises, from market engagement and tender development through to contract award and implementation.
  • Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders, elected members, and other key decision-makers, providing clear procurement advice and recommendations.
  • Strong knowledge of the full procurement and contract management lifecycle, including supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and performance management.
  • Experience developing procurement processes, procedures, and tender documentation, with a focus on compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to analyse spend data, procurement pipelines, and commercial opportunities to drive efficiencies and support organisational objectives.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment and delivering procurement projects to challenging timescales.
  • Experience within Local Government, Combined Authorities, Transport Authorities, or the wider public sector would be highly advantageous.
  • Bus franchising procurement experience is highly desirable. Candidates with experience supporting, leading, or advising on bus franchising programmes, transport procurements, or major strategic transport projects will be of particular interest.

What's on Offer

Interim Procurement Manager for a leading bus franchising programme, this role is 6 months initially paying up to £500 per day (Inside IR35) for the right candidate.

Contact
Ashton Naar
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118335
Phone number
+441132437744

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Sheffield
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Ashton Naar
Consultant phone
+441132437744
Job reference
JN-102026-7118335