INTERIM - engineering procurement manager

Interim Engineering Procurement Category Manager (Inside IR35) Role Overview: This interim role supports the organisation\’s engineering and operational teams by delivering effective procurement outcomes across a technically complex spend portfolio, focusing on delivery, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.Key Responsibilities:Deliver category management activity across Engineering, spare parts, MRO spend, and gas and electricity commodities.Support procurement of spare parts for a large fleet of commercial vehicles.Execute sourcing activity in line with internal policies.Manage supplier performance and support continuity of supply.Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and finance stakeholders.Support cost control, value-for-money, and risk mitigation initiatives.Ensure procurement activity aligns with governance, audit, and compliance requirements.Provide clear reporting on activity, savings, and supplier performance.Skills & Experience Required Demonstrable experience in engineering procurement or category management.Strong knowledge of direct and indirect engineering spares / MRO .Exposure to energy procurement (gas and electricity) advantageous.Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery-focused mindset.Ability to operate effectively within an inside IR35 interim assignment .Assignment Highlights Business-critical interim role reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.Clearly defined scope and deliverables.Collaborative, stakeholder-focused environment.

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