Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager (3 Roles Available)Public Sector
£500-£550 per day | Interim Contract | Hybrid Working

We are recruiting for three Procurement Category Manager opportunities on behalf of a large public sector organisation. These roles sit within a developing procurement function and offer the opportunity to lead category strategies, deliver complex procurement activity, and provide commercial expertise across a diverse portfolio of spend.We are seeking experienced procurement professionals with strong end-to-end procurement knowledge who can operate confidently across one of the following specialist areas:

1. Place & Environment:

• Hard and Soft FM
• Capital Works
• Construction
• Property & Estate Services
• Regeneration Programmes

2. Digital & IT

• Technology and Digital Services
• Software and Hardware Procurement
• Cloud Services
• Cybersecurity
• Telecommunications
• Digital Transformation Programmes

3. Corporate Services

• Human Resources
• Finance
• Professional Services
• Children's Services
• Corporate Support Functions

The Role

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for delivering strategic sourcing and procurement activity across your assigned category area, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement legislation and organisational governance requirements.You will:

• Lead end-to-end procurement exercises from strategy development through to contract award and implementation.
• Develop and deliver category management plans aligned to organisational priorities.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to stakeholders across the business.
• Manage competitive tender processes and supplier engagement activities.
• Support contract management and supplier performance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value for money, efficiencies and social value outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider public sector procurement regulations.
• Utilise the organisations Intend eProcurement system throughout the procurement life cycle.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and key partners.

About You

We are interested in speaking with procurement professionals who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement processes within the public sector.
• Strong category management experience within one of the specialist areas outlined above.
• Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and its practical application.
• Experience leading complex tenders and managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience using Intend or similar eProcurement systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.

Whether your expertise lies in Place & Environment, Digital & IT, or Corporate Services, we'd be keen to hear from experienced procurement professionals looking for their next interim challenge.

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