We are working with a Not-for-Profit organisation who is embarking on a significant digital transformation and is seeking an experienced Interim ERP Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and commercial delivery of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Client Details

This not-for-profit organisation, focusing on delivering impactful services to communities.

Description

Key responsibilities include:
Sourcing Strategy: Shape and lead the sourcing strategy and route‑to‑market for the ERP solution and implementation partner, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
Requirements & Specification: Support workshops and challenge business, functional, and non‑functional requirements, converting these into clear, testable tender documentation.
Tender Pack Development: Own the development of all procurement materials, including ITT documents, specifications, evaluation methodology, scoring models, and pricing/commercial schedules.
Tender Management: Run the end‑to‑end tender process-supplier communications, responses, clarifications, governance checkpoints, and timetable management.
Evaluation & Moderation: Lead structured evaluation of written submissions, demos, and commercial proposals; facilitate fair and auditable scoring sessions.
Commercial Assessment: Analyse total cost of ownership, licensing models, implementation proposals, and risk areas to drive commercial value.
Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations and work closely with Legal on key contractual positions.
Governance & Award: Prepare award recommendations and papers for senior governance forums and Board‑level approval.

Profile

A successful Interim Procurement Manager should have:

7-10+ years of procurement experience delivering complex IT or ERP procurement's.
A proven track record of managing high‑value, multi‑stage ERP or enterprise system procurement to successful contract award.
Strong capability in tender design, evaluation frameworks, and structured assessment methodologies.
Excellent commercial and financial acumen, with experience challenging supplier pricing models and assessing total cost of ownership.

Job Offer

£500 - £600 per day dependant on ERP experience.
Opportunity to work within the not-for-profit sector and make a meaningful impact.
Interim role for 9 months