Category Manager
Vox Network Consultants · South East London, Greater London
Category Manager at Vox Network Consultants, based in South East London, Greater London. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- South East London, Greater London
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 29 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
Reference V85103726
About the role
Job Title: Category Manager
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract
Location: South East London
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract
Location: South East London
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives.
- Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities.
- Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes.
- Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and constructive challenge across all stages of the procurement process.
- Managing relationships with third-party partners and stakeholders to ensure risks are identified, managed, and mitigated effectively.
- Safeguarding successful delivery of procurement outcomes through robust governance and risk management.
- Proven experience in public sector or local authority procurement.
- Must be MCIPS QUALIFIED
- Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations.
- Experience managing complex, high-value procurement projects.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email.
Reference: V85103726 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 29 Aug 2026 · Listed via Vox Network Consultants
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