Procurement Manager 3 days a week

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.

Key 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 supplier and contract register, capturing key terms, renewal dates, and commercial contacts for all active suppliers Implement a gifts and hospitality register as part of the company's broader fraud awareness framework

Map the current end-to-end purchase-to-pay process and identify control gaps

Establish a formal contract management process for all significant supplier agreements Create a software and subscription licence schedule capturing all active licences, costs, terms, renewal dates, and business justification

We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional ideally someone with experience of operating in a scaling business who is either a looking to work part time or is a fractional procurement manager.

£500 - £600 per day

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy.