Interim Procurement Manager

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A London based housing organisation is looking for a Procurement Manager to provide strategic procurement solutions across various goods and services. This role will lead complex procurement activities, negotiate high-value contracts, and work closely with stakeholders to meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the public and private sectors, particularly in repairs and construction. Knowledge of UK Public Procurement Regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairs, maintenance, and construction.
• Significant experience in end-to-end procurement activity.
• Strong knowledge of UK Public Procurement Regulations.
• Demonstrable experience in public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activity for complex contracts.
• Manage and negotiate high-value contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for tailored solutions.
• Support the transformation and improvement of procurement services.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy development

Job description

Overview

A London based housing organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic, high-value procurement solutions across a diverse range of goods and services. This role sits within a newly structured commercial procurement function, designed to strengthen category management, supply chain engagement, and business partnering across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies that align with organisational objectives and optimise value, quality, service, and sustainability.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity for complex, large contracts across both public and private sector environments.

• Build and maintain strong market insight by analysing supply trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decision-making.

• Manage and negotiate high-value contracts, ensuring robust commercial outcomes and full compliance with public procurement regulations.

• Prepare and manage detailed tender and contract documentation, utilising standard forms and templates where appropriate.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver tailored procurement solutions.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the commercial procurement team to embed category management and business partnering approaches.

• Support the ongoing transformation and continuous improvement of procurement services.

Client requirements

• Experence within repairs, maintennace and construction.

• Significant experience delivering end-to-end procurement activity, with strong knowledge of UK Public Procurement Regulations.

• Proven track record of managing complex, high-value procurement exercises using a range of routes to market

• Demonstrable experience working across both public and private sectors, ideally within a housing or built environment context.