Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager

We're looking for an experienced Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a team and play a pivotal role in shaping effective sourcing strategies, delivering commercial value, and enabling strong supplier partnerships. If you're commercially minded, analytical, and confident advising stakeholders at all levels, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Client Details

The employer is a large organisation operating within the public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services and optimising resources. The company fosters a professional environment and focuses on impactful procurement and supply chain management.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals and long‑term market conditions.
Analyse market trends and data to advise on future changes, risks and opportunities.
Identify required goods and services, evaluate potential suppliers and explore suitable markets.
Forecast demand and plan future requirements by working closely with internal teams and suppliers.
Create and present robust business cases, clearly articulating benefits and supporting evidence for recommended options.
Provide expert guidance across the full sourcing lifecycle, evaluating a range of sourcing and commercial models.
Deliver value for money through effective procurement practice and strong contract outcomes.
Ensure compliance with relevant sourcing frameworks, policy and governance standards.
Apply structured project/programme management to support delivery of business objectives.
Build collaborative supplier relationships, identifying opportunities to innovate and improve performance.
Lead and mentor colleagues in negotiation and commercial activity.

Profile

A successful Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager should have:

Strong experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial management.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead on commercial decisions.
Analytical mindset with the ability to combine data‑driven insight with strategic thinking.
Understanding of procurement frameworks, governance and compliance standards.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes within deadlines.
Proactive, collaborative and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Job Offer

Daily rate of £550 inside IR35
Opportunity to work within a respected public sector organisation in Milton Keynes
Temporary position with the potential to make a significant impact on procurement strategies
Collaborative and professional working environment