Interim Procurement Manager in London

Interim Procurement Manager required to support a major digital transformation programme for a London based not-for-profit organisation. The successful candidate will have strong DDaT, technology and digital procurement experience, with a proven track record of negotiating complex contracts, managing strategic suppliers, and supporting the integration of core systems and platforms.

• Opportunity to lead high-profile transformation procurement work
• Work for a purpose-driven organisation in the music industry

• Lead procurement activity across a major digital transformation programme, ensuring commercial objectives are aligned with business outcomes.
• Negotiate and manage complex technology contracts, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SoWs), and contract variations.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance across key technology and digital partners.
• Support the integration and implementation of core business systems, acting as the commercial lead for procurement activities.
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing exercises, including market engagement, tendering, supplier evaluation, contract award, and mobilisation.
• Provide commercial advice and support to stakeholders across Technology, Transformation, Legal, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value creation, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Support the implementation and adoption of procurement and contract management processes and systems.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favourable terms, manage risk, and ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Monitor contract performance and governance, ensuring suppliers meet agreed service levels and project objectives.

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

• Strong experience in Procurement, Commercial, or Contracts Management.
• Proven DDaT, Technology, or IT procurement background.
• Experience supporting digital transformation or system implementation programmes.
• Strong contract negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience managing MSAs, SoWs, and contract variations.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Able to deliver end-to-end procurement activities and drive value.
• CIPS qualified or working towards qualification desirable.