Category Specialist - Social Care & Health
Job description
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to deepen both strategic and operational expertise in a forward-thinking local authority. You'll manage end-to-end procurement projects of low to medium complexity and play a vital supporting role on high-value tenders within the Social Care & Health area.
What You'll Do:
- Run your own procurements while supporting Category Managers on larger projects.
- Lead or support delivery of procurement exercises aligned to council strategy and regulations.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage projects effectively and drive value.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of commercial and social care categories.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong understanding of public e-tendering and procurement regulations, including a recent working knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023.
- Previous experience in Social Care & Health categories within a local authority setting or another area of the public sector.
- Knowledge of Light Touch and also of PSR.
- Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning.
You'll benefit from:
- Flexible working (1 day per fortnight required in the office) following the initial onboarding period.
- Local government pension scheme
- Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers & local discounts
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture
The salary ranges from £42,192-54,254 pa
Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector?
Please apply now for further details
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- City of London
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs
- Published at
- 24-12-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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