Category Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category and Sourcing Manager on behalf of our public sector client based in West Sussex.Day Rate: 600 per day (Outside of IR35)Location: Durrington, West Sussex - hybrid working available, approx 2/3 days in the office and remainder from home Duration: 6 months with view for further extension thereafterAre you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in category management and strategic sourcing? Do you thrive in delivering commercial value, developing procurement strategies, and building influential stakeholder relationships? If so, we''d love to hear from you.We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Category Manager to support the development and delivery of category strategies that drive sustainable value, optimise spend, and minimise total cost of ownership across the business.Working closely with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement colleagues, you will lead category management activities, identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement, and ensure procurement is embedded early within business planning and project delivery.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking to make a tangible impact within a large and complex organisationThe role will support on all associated strategic commercial activity to achieve value creation and minimise total cost of ownership, working closely with key stakeholders to execute and against ..... full job details .....