Procurement Manager 3 days a week

Overview

We are seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to establish procurement governance appropriate for a scaling deep-tech business, and ensure the purchasing function is audit-ready. The role will work closely with the leadership team across the business.

Our client is a fast-growing Cambridge-based deep-tech company. Having recently completed a funding round the company is scaling its research, engineering, and commercial operations rapidly.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement a formal Procurement Policy covering purchase order requirements, delegated authority limits, supplier onboarding, and conflict of interest


• Develop a Delegated Authority Matrix in consultation with the CFO, defining approval thresholds by value and category


• Establish a supplier onboarding process including bank detail verification procedures to mitigate payment fraud risk


• Create and maintain a preferred supplie...