Category Manager

South East London
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:
  • 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.
Key Skills & Experience
  • 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.
Posted 2025-12-09

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