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.
- 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.
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