Interim Procurement Delivery Partner

Location: Kent

Contract: 3–6 month interim assignment

Rate: c. £25.32 – £31.65 per hour + 12.07% holiday pay (PAYE, inside IR35)

This interim opportunity is being led by the recruitment specialist MRG on behalf of a respected housing organisation operating across Kent.

The Role

We are supporting the appointment of an experienced Procurement Delivery Partner to provide hands-on procurement expertise across a range of business areas during a busy delivery period. Working closely with senior stakeholders, this role will play a key part in ensuring compliant, value-for-money procurement that supports service delivery and organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the procurement lead for specified business areas, managing end-to-end tender processes
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to plan and deliver procurements aligned to business needs and strategy
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with public procurement legislation and internal governance requirements
• Lead the development of specifications, evaluation methodologies, contractual arrangements and KPIs
• Manage tender administration, contract awards, publication requirements and maintenance of the contracts register
• Undertake supplier reviews, benchmarking, spend analysis and service assessments to drive best value
• Provide commercial and contractual advice across the organisation
• Support social value outcomes through creative procurement approaches
• Contribute to procurement policy, tools, training and continuous improvement activity
• Deputise for senior procurement colleagues where required

About You

• Proven experience delivering public sector or housing procurement, ideally within a regulated environment
• Strong working knowledge of public contract regulations, contract law and contract management
• Experience of leading competitive procurement exercises and supporting supplier negotiations
• CIPS qualified (Level 4 minimum) or equivalent relevant experience
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Assignment Details

• 3–6 month interim role
• PAYE engagement, inside IR35
• Hourly rate: c. £25.32 – £31.65 plus 12.07% holiday pay
• Kent-based role (hybrid working likely, depending on service needs)

For a confidential discussion or to register interest, please contact MRG, who are managing this appointment on behalf of the organisation.