Interim Procurement Consultant

A leading health-focused charity is launching a major project to replace its system by 2026. This strategic investment needs an experienced procurement professional to lead a compliant tender process, manage stakeholder needs, and deliver a fit-for-purpose solution. The ideal candidate will ensure minimal disruption to critical grant activity while securing value for money and future-ready functionality.

Client Details

A leading health-focused charity is launching a major project to replace its system by 2026. This strategic investment needs an experienced procurement professional to lead a compliant tender process, manage stakeholder needs, and deliver a fit-for-purpose solution. The ideal candidate will ensure minimal disruption to critical grant activity while securing value for money and future-ready functionality.

Description

Key responsibilities of the Interim Procurement Manager role:

• Procurement Strategy - Develop a tailored sourcing strategy and delivery plan aligned with governance, budget, and timelines.
• Requirements Definition - Refine and document detailed system requirements with stakeholders, including integration needs (e.g. Salesforce, finance systems).
• Market & Tender Process - Lead the end-to-end procurement process: market engagement, tendering, vendor briefings, and clarification management.
• Evaluation & Selection - Design and run a clear, auditable vendor evaluation with scoring tools and stakeholder input, leading to final recommendations.
• Commercial & Risk Support - Advise on contract negotiations, T&Cs, data protection, and SLAs to secure a strong, future-proof agreement.
• Implementation Handover - Provide a smooth handover to delivery teams, including clear documentation, risk logs, and lessons learned.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Consultant should have:

• Experience as a Procurement consultant with expertise in the tech and IT sector.
• Practical experience in procuring process-heavy systems used by a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Public sector procurement experience.
• Strong knowledge of tendering processes and supplier management.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools for data analysis.
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Job Offer

• A day rate of between £450 - £550
• London based
• 4 - 6 month contract
• Part-time consultant role - 2 days per week