Summary: The Interim Procurement Manager role involves partnering with directorates to ensure compliant procurement activities within a non-ministerial government department based in Cardiff. The position requires expertise in public sector regulations and aims to enhance procurement and contract management practices. This is a hybrid role with a 6-month assignment, focusing on delivering training and supporting procurement activities. Candidates with experience in professional services or IT will find this advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with specific directorates to ensure robust and compliant procurement activity.
• Deliver training on contract management.
• Support planning and execution of efficient procurement and contract management practices.
• Work closely with Senior Procurement partners to support directorate Directors in understanding requirements.
• Manage and execute all procurement activities in line with regulations and controls.
• Review spend and services against contracts, identifying issues and taking corrective action.
• Lead supplier review meetings to ensure appropriate services and terms are agreed.

Key Skills:

• Experience in procurement management within the public sector.
• Understanding of the upcoming procurement act regulations.
• Ability to deliver training on contract management.
• Strong analytical skills for reviewing spend and services.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and performance reviews.
• Knowledge of best practices in procurement activities.

Salary (Rate): 480

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other