Interim Procurement Manager​/Supply Chain Lead; NEC

Position: Interim Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Lead (NEC3/4)
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 activities
Managing end-to-end tender processes, including RFP preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award
Conducting supplier market analysis and identifying new sourcing opportunities
Supporting contract management activities and driving supplier performance improvements
Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Ensuring procurement activities comply with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation
Leading 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 roles
Strong experience managing tendering and contract management activities
Knowledge and experience of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract
Experience delivering sourcing projects within construction, engineering, utilities, infrastructure or related sectors
Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills
Excellent analytical, commercial, and negotiation capabilities
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
Competitive day rate of £550-£650 per day (Umbrella Company Gross Day Rate)
Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office
Base location options in Livingston, Aberdeen or St Fergus
Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and engineering projects

Please 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 with in 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