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Interim Procurement Manager

Bristol Temporary £550 - £650 per day View Job Description
We are seeking Senior Procurement Managers to lead procurement activities across major infrastructure categories. These roles will play a critical part in shaping and delivering procurement strategies for large-scale projects.You will join during a key phase where market engagement, strategy testing, and procurement documentation development are underway.
  • x 2 Interim Procurement Manager positions vacant
  • January start date, Hybrid working pattern

About Our Client

Our client is delivering one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure programmes, with capital investment exceeding £700 million. They are committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and social value through every stage of their projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal stage of its procurement strategy.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead end-to-end procurement for major infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and test procurement documentation and assessment models.
  • Engage with external advisors to enhance strategy and ensure best practice.
  • Influence stakeholders and suppliers to deliver outcomes that meet technical, financial, and social value objectives.
  • Ensure compliance with regulated utilities frameworks and procurement legislation.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

  • Qualified procurement professionals with experience in regulated utilities (UCR, Ofwat, DPC), PCR2015 and PA23.
  • Commercial and contract managers familiar with DBF and CAP models.
  • Specialists in stakeholder engagement, sustainability, and supply chain evaluation.
  • Project Procurement Specialists for greenfield or brownfield requirements.
  • Proven experience in procurement for large-scale infrastructure projects (utilities, construction, highways, rail, PFI).
  • Strong understanding of capital projects and ability to manage procurement at significant scale.
  • MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience.

What's on Offer

  • Daily rate between £500 and £600, depending on experience.
  • 6 months duration.
  • Hybrid working - 1 day in Cardiff per week.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful public sector construction projects in Cardiff.
Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6861253
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Bristol
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-102025-6861253