Your new company We are currently partnering with a forward-thinking public sector organisation in the Southwest to provide interim procurement support during a critical period of change. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact position, helping to bridge a skills gap within the procurement team while driving improvements. You'll be working alongside passionate professionals to deliver strategic procurement outcomes that are compliant, efficient, and aligned with the organisation's long-term goals. If you are someone who is motivated by social value, community impact, and a strong sense of purpose, this could be the perfect fit. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who not only brings technical expertise but also a genuine commitment to doing the right thing. Your work will help shape services that matter, ensuring public funds are used responsibly and ethically to create lasting value. Your new role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Procurement Manager to join a dynamic public sector organisation on an interim basis. This is a pivotal role focused on leading procurement activities across construction and capital works, with a strong emphasis on the NEC suite of contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that public funds are spent wisely, efficiently, and in a way that delivers maximum value. This interim position is designed to provide strategic procurement leadership while the organisation recruits for a permanent hire. It offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile category, contributing to the delivery of essential infrastructure and capital programmes. Lead end-to-end procurement processes for complex and high-value professional services contracts. Develop and implement category strategies aligned with the Procurement Strategy. Ensure compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023, and internal governance. Provide expert advice to stakeholders on procurement best practices, market engagement, and contract management. Draft and manage tender documentation, evaluation reports, and contract award recommendations. Monitor supplier performance and support contract management to drive continuous improvement. What you'll need to succeed You are a seasoned procurement professional with a proven track record in construction and capital works procurement, ideally within the public sector. You bring a deep understanding of the NEC contract suite, and you're passionate about driving value and accountability in public spending. Proven experience in public sector procurement Strong knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and frameworks. Demonstrable experience in category management and strategic sourcing. Ability to manage multiple complex procurement projects simultaneously. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Proficiency in using e-procurement systems and tools. Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS Level 4 or above). What you'll get in return Flexible working options are available on a hybrid basis but you must be able to commute to the office when required. Therefore, we are only considering candidates within proximity and local to the Southwest region to be able to adhere to commuting expectations. You will be privy to Hays worker discounts and weekly timesheet payments, through either the relative PAYE or Umbrella pay methods. This role sits inside IR35, so no limited companies. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk