Interim Procurement Manager

A leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Manager to support the team during a busy period. This is a hands-on, generalist role, suited to someone who can hit the ground running and deliver immediate impact. Client Details The organisation is a well-established entity within the Not for Profit sector. As a medium-sized organisation, it is committed to delivering impactful services and maintaining high operational standards. Description You will provide day-to-day procurement support across a range of categories, working closely with stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient delivery of tenders and sourcing activity. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting end-to-end tender processes (PCR compliant) Managing RFQs, ITTs, and mini-competitions via established frameworks Providing commercial advice to internal stakeholders Ensuring adherence to public sector procurement regulations Supporting contract award processes and documentation Delivering a wide range of generalist procurement activity across goods and services Profile A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have: Strong experience within public sector procurement Good working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) Ability to manage multiple tenders in a fast-paced environment Confident engaging with a range of stakeholders Available immediately or at short noticeJob Offer £400 per day inside IR35 Part-time (4 days a week) Hybrid working (mix of on-site in Chelmsford and remote) Immediate start preferred Initial 4-week contract with potential for extension