Procurement & Business Services Procurement Manager Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire Up to £450 / day

## Interim Procurement Manager**Client:** Milton Keynes Council **Location:** Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite (Tuesdays, Head Office) **Contract:** 3 months initially **Rate:** £325 PAYE / £450 Umbrella per day### The OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an **Interim Procurement Manager** to join **Milton Keynes Council** on an initial 3-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and deliver compliant, value-driven procurement activities across a diverse project portfolio. You’ll play a key role in supporting service areas to achieve their objectives by delivering high-quality procurement outcomes, ensuring compliance with the **Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)** and **PCR 2015**, while driving social value, effective risk management, and commercial sustainability. Projects will typically range from **£250k to £2m**, and you may join procurements at any stage-from initial scoping through to contract award.### Key Responsibilities**Procurement Delivery*** Lead end-to-end procurement processes across goods, services, and works contracts* Develop sourcing strategies aligned to council priorities* Prepare and manage tender documentation, ensuring compliance and clarity* Evaluate tenders and support moderation processes to ensure fair and transparent outcomes**Stakeholder Engagement*** Act as a trusted advisor to internal service areas, providing procurement expertise* Build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers* Lead or support market engagement activities, including supplier events and soft market testing**Compliance & Governance*** Ensure all procurement activity complies with **PA23, PCR 2015**, and internal governance frameworks* Maintain clear audit trails and accurate procurement records* Support reporting requirements, including pipelines, notices, and decision documentation### About You* Strong experience in **public sector procurement** (local authority preferred)* In-depth knowledge of **Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)** and/or **PCR 2015*** Proven track record delivering full end-to-end tenders (above threshold)* Confident managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills* Strong written communication (tender documentation, reports, feedback)* MCIPS qualified or working towards (minimum Level 4 desirable)* Flexible, adaptable and able to pick up projects at varying stages### What’s on Offer* Hybrid working – just **1 day per week onsite*** Varied procurement portfolio across multiple categories* Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a local authority setting#J-18808-Ljbffr…