Category Manager

<strong>Job Title:</strong> Category Manager<br> <strong>Rate:</strong> £400 per day (Umbrella)<br> <strong>Contract:</strong> 6-month ongoing contract<br> <strong>Location:</strong> South East London<br><br> <strong>Overview</strong><br> We are seeking an experienced <strong>Category Manager</strong> 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.<br> <br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br> Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for:<br><ul><li>Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives.</li><li>Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities.</li><li>Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes.</li><li>Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and constructive challenge across all stages of the procurement process.</li><li>Managing relationships with third-party partners and stakeholders to ensure risks are identified, managed, and mitigated effectively.</li><li>Safeguarding successful delivery of procurement outcomes through robust governance and risk management.</li></ul><strong>Key Skills & Experience</strong><br><ul><li>Proven experience in public sector or local authority procurement.</li><li>Must be <strong>MCIPS QUALIFIED </strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations.</li><li>Experience managing complex, high-value procurement projects.</li></ul><br><strong>PLEASE NOTE: All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or email. </strong>