Interim Procurement Transformation Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to design and implement a contract management function from the ground up for a public sector organisation. This hands‑on role will embed contract management structures, strengthen supplier governance and drive behavioural change across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a contract management framework from scratch.
• Introduce structured approaches such as contract segmentation (Gold / Silver / Bronze) and apply appropriate management strategies.
• Drive adoption of category management principles and embed them across stakeholders.
• Develop and roll out templates, playbooks and governance frameworks.
• Deliver training and upskilling programmes for procurement and the wider business.
• Support and attend key supplier meetings to improve governance, performance and commercial outcomes.
• Lead cultural and behavioural change, articulating “what good looks like”.
• Collaborate with commissioners and procurement teams to align transformation with business‑as‑usual activity.

Required profile

• Strong experience delivering procurement transformation programmes.
• Proven track record implementing contract management.
• Experience within public sector procurement (essential).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach with ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate of £500‑£600 per day (inside IR35).
• Interim contract for 6‑12 months.
• Hybrid working pattern.