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Interim Procurement Manager (Transport Programme) East Midlands (Hybrid Working)
6-month contract
Day rate (inside scope)
We are supporting a regional public sector organisation to appoint an Interim Procurement Manager to support delivery across a high-profile transport programme.
This is a key role within a growing combined authority environment, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-value procurement activity that will directly support infrastructure and regional development.
The RoleYou will take the lead on a range of procurement and commercial activities, supporting the delivery of services within the transport programme.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading end-to-end procurement exercises, from scoping through to award
*Providing expert guidance on procurement strategy, routes to market, and compliance
*Supporting commissioners to develop business cases and procurement approaches
*Managing tender processes, evaluations, and documentation
*Building effective supplier relationships and supporting contract performance
*Ensuring procurement activity aligns with public sector regulations and best practice.
About YouWe are looking for an experienced procurement professional who can operate confidently in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
You will bring:
*Strong experience delivering public sector procurement projects
*Proven track record across services procurement, ideally linked to infrastructure or transport
*Sound knowledge of UK procurement legislation and frameworks
*Experience managing multiple complex procurements simultaneously
*Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
*Ability to work autonomously and at pace in an interim capacity.
CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience) is highly desirable.
Why Apply?*Opportunity to work on a high-impact regional transport programme
*Exposure to strategic procurement activity within a combined authority
*Flexible hybrid working model
*Immediate start available
If you are an experienced interim procurement professional with a background in delivering complex service procurement, we would be keen to hear from you.