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Temporary

Interim Procurement Manager - Generalist

Michael Page
Bedfordshire
money-bag £450 - £550/day
Posted: 09 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 August 2026
Ref: 225351142

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to join a busy procurement function delivering a diverse portfolio of procurement projects across multiple service areas. This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can confidently manage end-to-end tender exercises, framework competitions and complex procurement projects ranging from -100k to multi-million-pound contracts.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established public sector organisation based in the South East. They are committed to delivering high-quality services and ensuring operational excellence through effective procurement practices.

Description

  • Manage end-to-end procurement''s from planning and strategy through to contract award and mobilisation.
  • Deliver a range of tender exercises, framework competitions and call-off contracts.
  • Provide commercial and procurement advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements.
  • Develop procurement strategies that deliver value for money and manage risk effectively.
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders and support them through the procurement process.
  • Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines.
  • Support contract and supplier management activities where required.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Manager (Generalist) should have:

    • Proven experience delivering end-to-end public sector procurement exercises.
    • Strong understanding of procurement legislation, frameworks and tendering processes.
    • Experience managing procurements valued from -100k through to several million pounds.
    • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to win "hearts and minds".
    • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to build credibility quickly and deliver against commitments.
    • Organised, resilient and capable of managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
    • CIPS qualification or equivalent experience desirable.

Job Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of -450 to -550 GBP.
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and an opportunity to make a tangible impact.
  • Work within a supportive and professional public sector environment.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today.

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