Interim Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Lead (NEC3/4) in Edinburgh

Interim Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Lead (NEC3/4) in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Full-Time 54000 - 66000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Butler Ross Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead sourcing activities and manage tender processes in a major infrastructure organisation.
  • Company: Join a leading infrastructure organisation with exciting projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make an impact on high-profile infrastructure projects while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: Experience in procurement, supply chain leadership, and NEC3/4 contracts required.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Lead to join a major infrastructure organisation on an interim basis. This role will play a key part in leading regional sourcing activities, managing tender processes, and driving value through effective supplier and contract management. This is an urgent requirement, and applications are particularly welcomed from professionals available at short notice.

The Role

As Supply Chain Lead, you will take ownership of a range of sourcing and procurement activities across construction, engineering works and services packages. Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, you will lead tendering exercises, supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading regional sourcing strategies and procurement activities
  • Managing end-to-end tender processes, including RFP preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award
  • Conducting supplier market analysis and identifying new sourcing opportunities
  • Supporting contract management activities and driving supplier performance improvements
  • Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
  • Ensuring procurement activities comply with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation
  • Leading commercial negotiations and delivering value-for-money outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain leadership roles
  • Strong experience managing tendering and contract management activities
  • Knowledge and experience of NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract
  • Experience delivering sourcing projects within construction, engineering, utilities, infrastructure or related sectors
  • Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Excellent analytical, commercial, and negotiation capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer?

  • Initial 6-month contract with potential extension
  • Competitive day rate of £550-£650 per day (Umbrella Company Gross Day Rate)
  • Hybrid working arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office
  • Base location options in Livingston, Aberdeen or St Fergus
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure and engineering projects

Please note: Due to project timescales, candidates should ideally be available with a 2 week or less notice period.

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Butler Ross Limited

Contact Details:

Butler Ross Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Interim Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Lead (NEC3/4) in Edinburgh

Strategic Sourcing
Tender Management
Contract Management
NEC3 Contract Knowledge
NEC4 Contract Knowledge
Supplier Management
Stakeholder Engagement