Interim Senior Procurement Manager - Substations​/Transmission & Dist

Position: Interim Senior Procurement Manager - Substations / Transmission & Dist
Interim Senior Procurement Manager - Substations / Transmission & Distribution

Location:

Flexible / Hybrid - travel to Newport, Birmingham and project sites as required
Rate:
Up to £600 per day
Contract Length: 6 months+

Working Hours:

40 hours per week
IR35 Status:
Outside IR35

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you an experienced Senior Procurement Manager with a strong background in infrastructure, utilities or major construction projects looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are looking for an Interim Senior Procurement Manager to provide hands-on procurement leadership within a major infrastructure environment, supporting the development of an approved supply chain, procurement governance and strategic supplier partnerships.

This role will suit a commercially focused procurement professional with experience establishing procurement processes, developing Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) and implementing supplier relationship management frameworks within evolving procurement functions.

You will work closely with pre-construction, operational and site delivery teams to embed effective procurement practices, improve compliance and establish robust supply chain arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and implement an Approved Supply Chain and Preferred Supplier List (PSL) across relevant procurement categories.

· Establish practical procurement governance, processes and controls to improve compliance and commercial oversight.

· Identify and engage strategic supply chain partners, developing supplier relationships and framework agreements.

· Develop category plans to identify priority suppliers and support procurement decision-making.

· Establish framework agreements and call-off mechanisms to support ongoing project delivery.

· Implement supplier relationship management (SRM) processes and supplier performance monitoring frameworks.

· Work closely with pre-construction and site delivery teams to embed consistent procurement practices.

· Review and improve existing procurement processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and commercial control.

· Support the development of a procurement target operating model aligned with operational requirements.

· Provide day-to-day procurement leadership, managing an initial direct report and supporting the recruitment of an additional team member.

About You

· Proven experience operating as a Senior Procurement Manager within infrastructure, major projects, construction or utilities.

· Strong background in developing and implementing Approved Supply Chains, Preferred Supplier Lists and framework agreements.

· Experience establishing procurement governance, processes and controls within developing or low-maturity procurement environments.

· Strong supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing capabilities.

· Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively with operational and project delivery teams.

· Experience driving procurement improvements and embedding compliance without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.

· Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and understanding of subcontract procurement.

· Previous experience within power Transmission & Distribution, substations or electricity distribution networks would be highly advantageous.

· Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts would be beneficial.

· MCIPS qualification or equivalent practical procurement experience would be desirable.

Additional Information

This is an initial 6-month-plus contract opportunity, working 40 hours per week, paying up to £600 per day outside IR35.
The position offers flexible hybrid working, with travel to key operational locations including Newport, Birmingham and project sites as required.
The successful candidate will report…