Interim Procurement Transformation Manager

Michael Page • Temporary • Bedford, Bedford, England, United Kingdom • £500 - £600 / day • 1d ago

We are looking for an experienced Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to design and implement a contract management function from the ground up. This is a hands-on transformation role embedding contract management structure, strengthening supplier governance, and driving behavioural change.

Client Details

This role is within a public sector organisation.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the design and implementation of a contract management framework from scratch
Introduce structured approaches such as contract segmentation (Gold / Silver / Bronze) and ensure appropriate management strategies are applied
Drive the adoption of category management principles, embedding them across stakeholders
Develop and roll out templates, playbooks, and governance frameworks
Deliver training and upskilling programmes across procurement and the wider business
Support and attend key supplier meetings, improving governance, performance, and commercial outcomes
Lead cultural and behavioural change, clearly articulating "what good looks like" and why it matters
Work closely with commissioners and procurement teams to align transformation with BAU activity

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Transformation Manager should have:

- Strong experience delivering procurement transformation programmes
- Proven track record implementing contract management
- Experience within public sector procurement is essential
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Hands-on, delivery-focused approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels

Job Offer

Competitive daily rate of £500 - £600 per day inside IR35
Interim role for 6 - 12 months
Hybrid working pattern

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