Interim Procurement Manager
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Location
Reading
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£500 - £600 per day
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Contact:
James Allen
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Contact email:
james.allen@1st-executive.com
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Job ref:
JOB02JA_1742231195
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Published:
16 days ago
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Duration:
12 Months
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Expiry date:
2025-04-16
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Startdate:
ASAP
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Currently remote with on-site requirements (Twice a week: Wednesday & Thursday)
Future Location: Moving to Green Park in the summer
Contract Type:
- Contract: £500 - £600 per day Outside IR35
- Initial 12-month contract (potential for extension to 24 months or longer)
About the Role:
We are seeking experienced Procurement Managers to join our Construction & Infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to lead high-value, high-risk procurements and work on complex projects, including £6bn worth of work currently in the strategy phase.
You will be responsible for running Invitation to Tender (ITT), defining strategy, delivering procurements, and leading processes. The role requires hands-on execution rather than high-level strategic oversight.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and own procurement processes under the Open Market Procurement Act
- Develop and execute route-to-market & packaging strategies
- Manage regulated procurement activities (NEC3 / JCT knowledge beneficial but not critical)
- Deliver on highly complex procurements - beyond standard PCR procurement
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal hand-holding
- Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and governance frameworks
- Drive leadership within the team and across projects
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in high-value, high-risk, and complex procurements
- Strong understanding of regulated procurement processes
- Ability to work autonomously with no hand-holding
- Background in construction, infrastructure, and major projects
- Experience with NEC3 / JCT is beneficial but not essential
- Strong leadership skills and a "get-things-done" attitude
