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Interim Procurement Manager

Hybrid in Leeds·Added 18 days ago

Michael Page UK

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Overview

Job details

£129,990 - £171,586 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
Interim role, inside IR35
The ad says the role sits inside IR35, so tax and National Insurance are deducted as for an employee, usually through an umbrella company.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near Leeds for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience within a public sector or regulated environment.
Experience delivering procurements under Procurement Act 2023 and/or PCR 2015 regulations.
Proven contract management and supplier relationship management expertise.
Experience with framework agreements and running further competitions (ideally CCS/GCF frameworks).
Background in contingent labour, workforce, recruitment, or external resourcing procurement.
Ability to work effectively with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement activity.
Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Desirable

Central Government procurement experience.
Experience procuring digital services or specialist resources.
Professional Services category experience.

Pay & benefits

Interim Procurement Manager role that is paying up to £600 per day (Inside IR35), this is an interim role for 6 months until March 2027. You will work in a hybrid manner (60%) from the North offices, either Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, or Blackpool.

The role

Summary

Supporting a Central Government client to join a high-profile programme focused on external resource management and strategic workforce procurement. This role offers a blend of BAU procurement activity and strategic programme delivery, supporting a major resourcing transformation.

Interim Procurement Manager paying up to £600 p/day (Inside IR35)
6 month interim role with 3 days per week onsite (Leeds, Liverpool or Blackpool)

About Our Client

A large scale central government organisation, based in either Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool, or Liverpool.

Job Description

Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity, ensuring compliance with PA23, PCR 2015, and public sector governance requirements.
Support the procurement of external resources and workforce-related services across BAU operations and strategic programmes.
Manage supplier relationships and contracts, monitoring performance and driving value for money.
Run further competitions through public sector frameworks, including CCS and similar agreements.
Partner with Legal, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement solutions.
Analyse workforce and commercial data to identify risks, opportunities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support business case development, governance processes, and procurement strategy delivery.
Manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously, balancing operational priorities with strategic objectives.

The Successful Applicant

Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience within a public sector or regulated environment.
Experience delivering procurements under Procurement Act 2023 and/or PCR 2015 regulations.
Proven contract management and supplier relationship management expertise.
Experience with framework agreements and running further competitions (ideally CCS/GCF frameworks).
Background in contingent labour, workforce, recruitment, or external resourcing procurement.
Ability to work effectively with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant procurement activity.
Strong commercial awareness, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Desirable

Central Government procurement experience.
Experience procuring digital services or specialist resources.
Professional Services category experience.

What's on Offer

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.