Interim Procurement Delivery Partner
Location: Kent
Contract: 3–6 month interim assignment
Rate: c. £450 per day Umbrella or equivalent PAYE rate
This interim opportunity is being led by the recruitment specialist MRG on behalf of a respected housing organisation operating across Kent.
The Role
We are supporting the appointment of an experienced Procurement Manager to provide hands‑on procurement expertise across a range of business areas during a busy delivery period. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will play a key part in ensuring compliant, value‑for‑money procurement that supports service delivery and organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the procurement lead for specified business areas, managing end‑to‑end tender processes
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver procurements aligned to business needs and strategy
- Ensure all procurement activity complies with public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements
- Lead the development of specifications, evaluation methodologies, contractual arrangements and KPIs
- Manage tender administration, contract awards, publication requirements and maintenance of the contracts register
- Undertake supplier reviews, benchmarking, spend analysis and service assessments to drive best value
- Provide commercial and contractual advice across the organisation
- Support social value outcomes through creative procurement approaches
- Contribute to procurement policy, tools, training and continuous improvement activity
- Deputise for senior procurement colleagues where required
About You
- Proven experience delivering public sector or housing procurement, ideally within a regulated environment
- Strong working knowledge of public contract regulations, contract law and contract management
- Experience of leading competitive procurement exercises and supporting supplier negotiations
- CIPS qualified (Level 4 minimum) or equivalent relevant experience
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Assignment Details
- 3–6 month interim role
- PAYE engagement, inside IR35
- Rate: c. £450 per day Umbrella or equivalent PAYE rate
- Kent‑based role (hybrid working likely, depending on service needs)
For a confidential discussion or to register interest, please contact MRG, who are managing this appointment on behalf of the organisation.