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: Inside 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 directly to the Head of Procurement and play a key role in establishing effective procurement governance, strategic supplier partnerships and supply chain frameworks to support ongoing infrastructure delivery. If you have the relevant procurement and infrastructure experience and are interested in discussing this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.

Footnote

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location, or seniority does not suit you specifically, then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, and our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call James Gillespie at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us