Interim Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Lead (NEC3/4)

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Lead to join a major infrastructure organisation on an interim basis. This role will play a key part in leading regional sourcing activities, managing tender processes, and driving value through effective supplier and contract management.

This is an urgent requirement, and applications are particularly welcomed from professionals available at short notice.

The Role

As Supply Chain Lead, you will take ownership of a range of sourcing and procurement activities across construction, engineering works and services packages. Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, you will lead tendering exercises, supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading regional sourcing strategies and procurement activitiesManaging end–to–end tender processes, including RFP preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract awardConducting supplier market analysis and identifying new sourcing opportunitiesSupporting contract management activities and driving supplier performance improvementsDeveloping strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliersEnsuring procurement activities comply with relevant policies, procedures, and legislationLeading commercial negotiations and delivering value–for–money outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain leadership rolesStrong experience managing tendering and contract management activitiesKnowledge and experience of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contractExperience delivering sourcing projects within construction, engineering, utilities, infrastructure or related sectorsStrong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skillsExcellent analytical, commercial, and negotiation capabilitiesAbility to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast–paced environment

What's on Offer?

Initial 6–month contract with potential extensionCompetitive day rate of 550– 650 per day (Umbrella Company Gross Day Rate)Hybrid working arrangement with 2–3 days per week in the officeBase location options in Livingston, Aberdeen or St FergusOpportunity to work on high–profile infrastructure and engineering projectsPlease note: Due to project timescales, candidates should ideally be available with a 2 week or less notice period.

We welcome applications from professionals currently working in, or with previous experience as:

Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager, Contracts Manager

Experience within sectors such as utilities, energy, infrastructure, construction, engineering, transportation, oil & gas, renewables, defence, manufacturing, or major project environments will be particularly relevant. Experience of leading tenders and managing NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is highly desirable.

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