Interim Procurement Manager - Category Development

An experienced Interim Procurement Manager is required to establish a new Customer Services procurement category for a leading not-for-profit organisation in London. This greenfield role will involve developing category strategy, mapping spend, identifying suppliers and stakeholders, creating a contract register and implementing procurement processes. Client Details This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is a medium-sized entity committed to serving the community. They focus on delivering value-driven services and ensuring sustainable procurement practices. Description Key responsibilities include: • Lead the end-to-end scoping and development of a new Customer Services procurement category. • Establish a comprehensive understanding of current and future service requirements. • Identify and engage key stakeholders across the organisation. • Map existing supply markets and assess procurement opportunities. • Analyse spend and develop spend visibility across the category. • Create and implement a contract register and procurement governance framework. • Develop category strategies, sourcing approaches and recommendations for future procurement activity. • Provide insight into market trends, supplier capability and commercial opportunities. • Build the foundations for a future permanent procurement function within this area. Profile A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have: • Proven track record in procurement category management within a complex organisation. • Experience establishing new procurement categories, functions or workstreams from scratch. • Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills. • Excellent analytical and commercial capability. • Experience developing contract registers, spend analysis and category strategies. • Comfortable operating autonomously and driving projects through to completion. • MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification desirable. Job Offer • Competitive daily rate between £550 - £650 per day inside IR35. • Opportunity to work on a transformative project within the not-for-profit sector. • Hybrid working (2-3 times a month on-site) • Collaborative and focused work environment.