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Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager

Milton Keynes Temporary £500 - £550 per day View Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a team and play a pivotal role in shaping effective sourcing strategies, delivering commercial value, and enabling strong supplier partnerships. If you're commercially minded, analytical, and confident advising stakeholders at all levels, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.
  • 6 month contract with potential for extension
  • Hybrid working

About Our Client

The employer is a large organisation operating within the public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services and optimising resources. The company fosters a professional environment and focuses on impactful procurement and supply chain management.

Job Description



Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals and long‑term market conditions.
  • Analyse market trends and data to advise on future changes, risks and opportunities.
  • Identify required goods and services, evaluate potential suppliers and explore suitable markets.
  • Forecast demand and plan future requirements by working closely with internal teams and suppliers.
  • Create and present robust business cases, clearly articulating benefits and supporting evidence for recommended options.
  • Provide expert guidance across the full sourcing lifecycle, evaluating a range of sourcing and commercial models.
  • Deliver value for money through effective procurement practice and strong contract outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant sourcing frameworks, policy and governance standards.
  • Apply structured project/programme management to support delivery of business objectives.
  • Build collaborative supplier relationships, identifying opportunities to innovate and improve performance.
  • Lead and mentor colleagues in negotiation and commercial activity.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager should have:

    • Strong experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial management.
    • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead on commercial decisions.
    • Analytical mindset with the ability to combine data‑driven insight with strategic thinking.
    • Understanding of procurement frameworks, governance and compliance standards.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes within deadlines.
    • Proactive, collaborative and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.



What's on Offer

  • Daily rate of £550 inside IR35
  • Opportunity to work within a respected public sector organisation in Milton Keynes
  • Temporary position with the potential to make a significant impact on procurement strategies
  • Collaborative and professional working environment.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6979142
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Milton Keynes
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-032026-6979142