Interim Procurement Manager

• Competitive day rate.
• Mostly remote working.

About Our Client

The organisation is a reputable public sector entity based in the Midlands, and it operates with a focus on delivering efficient and compliant procurement solutions.

Job Description

• Providing strategic procurement advice and support on all large programmes and projects; over £100K in value.
• Design and manage procurement project plans for individual projects including developing tender documents and evaluation processes and identifying risks and issues for specific contracts to ensure that contracts are delivered on time and budget in a way that is most likely to deliver improved benefits and savings for customer service areas.
• To provide strategic guidance to senior officers up to and including Directors in delivering service objectives by procuring value for money contracts. To inform service re-design and innovation projects with relevant advice on procurement strategy and evaluation tools.
• To ensure that all procurement activity is compliant with UK legislation and case law and best practice. Drive and develop procurement processes incorporating changes in policy due to procurement regulations or legislation, with a robust understanding of policy.
• To influence the design of contract specifications and evaluation criteria in order to deliver service outcomes and a reduction in cost, whilst mitigating risk to business continuity.
• To provide advice and help to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the local CPRs, Procurement Regulations, Contract Register Protocols and Social Value Policy are followed.
• Develop and implement relationships with service areas, to identify future procurement needs and allow adequate time for delivery.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience in procurement within the public sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and PA23.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective procurement strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in preparing and presenting detailed procurement reports.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of 500 (inside ir35)
• Mostly remote working (1 day per month in the office)
• 3-6 month contract, possibly longer