INTERIM - engineering procurement manager

1st Executive Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in the UK is seeking an Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager to deliver effective procurement outcomes across engineering and operational teams. The role requires strong experience in engineering procurement, direct and indirect spares, and energy procurement, focusing on stakeholder collaboration and compliance. This position reports directly to the Head of Procurement, emphasizing a collaborative environment aimed at achieving business-critical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management.
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO.
• Ability to operate effectively within an inside IR35 interim assignment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category management activity across engineering and life cycle spend.
• Support procurement of spare parts for a large fleet.
• Manage supplier performance and support continuity of supply.
• Align procurement activity with governance and compliance requirements.

Skills

Engineering procurement or category management

Direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO

Energy procurement (gas and electricity)

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery-focused mindset

Job description

Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager (Inside IR35)

Role Overview: This interim role supports the organisation's engineering and operational teams by delivering effective procurement outcomes across a technically complex spend portfolio, focusing on delivery, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver category management activity across engineering, spare parts, MRO spend and gas and electricity commodities
• Support procurement of spare parts for a large fleet of commercial vehicles
• Execute sourcing activity in line with internal policies
• Manage supplier performance and support continuity of supply
• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders
• Support cost control, value-for-money, and risk mitigation initiatives
• Ensure procurement activity aligns with governance, audit, and compliance requirements
• Provide clear reporting on activity, savings, and supplier performance

Skills & Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management
• Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO
• Exposure to energy procurement (gas and electricity) advantageous
• Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery-focused mindset
• Ability to operate effectively within an inside IR35 interim assignment

Assignment Highlights

• Business-critical interim role reporting directly to the Head of Procurement
• Clearly defined scope and deliverables
• Collaborative, stakeholder-focused environment