Category Manager - Goods and Works

Your new company We are partnering with a highly regarded public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management activity across a broad portfolio of Goods and Works spend.This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where procurement is recognised as a key strategic function. Working within an evolving procurement team, you''ll play a pivotal role in delivering value, supporting organisational growth, shaping category strategies, and ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and wider public procurement requirements. The role is based near Oxford and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement with just one day per week in the office.Your new role Reporting into the Head of Procurement, you will take ownership of designated category areas, developing and implementing long-term category strategies that drive commercial value, supplier performance, sustainability, and service excellence.You''ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to understand future requirements, analyse spend and market trends, lead complex procurement exercises, and maximise the value delivered through supplier relationships and contracts.What you''ll need to succeed We''re keen to speak with procurement professionals who can demonstrate: Strong category management experience across Goods, Materials, Works, or related spend categories. Experience leading complex public sector ..... full job details .....