Interim Procurement Officer
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £350 to £450 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £350-450 per day inside IR35 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4BT |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4770813_1770918448 |
Summary
Your new company
A reputable public services organisation in the heart of Manchester City Centre is looking to appoint a Procurement Officer with a strong public procurement background into their team to provide some short-term cover. The role is expected to last around 2-3 months initially.
Your new role
As interim Procurement Officer, you will support the delivery of efficient and compliant procurement activity across the organisation. The role involves managing framework call‑offs, coordinating with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, running lower-value tenders in line with public-sector procurement regulations, and overseeing contract renewals to ensure continuity of services.
This role is based in Manchester City Centre with hybrid working, requiring office presence 2 days per week.
What you'll need to succeed
- A proven background in public-sector procurement, with a good knowledge of either PA23 or PCR2015
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability and confidence to challenge stakeholders
- Proven ability to independently run tender processes, RFQs and framework call-offs
- Good commercial awareness
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple procurement tasks simultaneously
- Available to start within the next couple of weeks
- Willingness to attend the office in Manchester City Centre 2 days per week
What you'll get in return
- A competitive daily rate between £350-450 (inside IR35) depending on experience level
- A short-term contract with a key employer in the Northwest which will look great on your CV
- 2-3 months contract with potential for extension thereafter
What you need to do now
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