Interim Procurement Manager in Northampton, Northamptonshire

As an Interim Procurement Manager (Housing), you will manage procurement activity across the Public Sector, helping teams secure goods and services in a clear and well-organised way. You will use your procurement knowledge to keep projects moving and provide practical support to the wider Procurement department.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in the Midlands.

Description

• Manage procurement activity from initial requirement through to contract award, keeping work on track and clearly documented.
• Work with internal teams to understand purchasing needs and shape clear procurement plans.
• Prepare procurement documents that set out requirements, timescales and evaluation criteria.
• Run tender processes and respond to supplier queries to help achieve timely outcomes.
• Review supplier submissions against agreed criteria and record evaluation outcomes accurately.
• Provide practical procurement guidance to colleagues throughout each stage of the process.
• Maintain accurate procurement records so that information is easy to access and review.
• Help the Procurement & Supply Chain team deliver planned purchasing activity across the organisation.

Profile

• Experience of managing end-to-end procurement activities, specifically Housing related procurements.
• Knowledge of preparing tender documents and supporting tender processes.
• Ability to gather requirements from internal teams and turn them into clear procurement plans.
• Confidence in reviewing supplier responses against agreed evaluation criteria.
• Strong written skills for producing clear procurement records and documentation.
• Ability to organise competing procurement tasks and work to agreed timescales.

Job Offer

• 6-month contract
• Daily rate of £450 to £500, dependent on the level of experience.
• Once per week in the office.

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