Interim Procurement Manager
Posted 8 days 12 hours ago by 1st Executive Ltd
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Oxfordshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG1 1
Job Description
Location: Currently remote with on-site requirements (Twice a week: Wednesday & Thursday)
Future Location: Moving to Green Park in the summer
Contract Type:
- Initial 12-month contract (potential for extension to 24 months or longer)
We are seeking experienced Procurement Managers to join our Construction & Infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to lead high-value, high-risk procurements and work on complex projects, including £6bn worth of work currently in the strategy phase.
You will be responsible for running Invitation to Tender (ITT), defining strategy, delivering procurements, and leading processes. The role requires hands-on execution rather than high-level strategic oversight.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and own procurement processes under the Open Market Procurement Act
- Develop and execute route-to-market & packaging strategies
- Manage regulated procurement activities (NEC3 / JCT knowledge beneficial but not critical)
- Deliver on highly complex procurements - beyond standard PCR procurement
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal hand-holding
- Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and governance frameworks
- Drive leadership within the team and across projects
- Proven experience in high-value, high-risk, and complex procurements
- Strong understanding of regulated procurement processes
- Ability to work autonomously with no hand-holding
- Background in construction, infrastructure, and major projects
- Experience with NEC3 / JCT is beneficial but not essential
- Strong leadership skills and a "get-things-done" attitude