Category Manager

Category Manager / Procurement Manager

-50,000 - -60,000 + Excellent Pension + Generous Holiday + Career Development + Public Sector Benefits

Office Based, commutable from Egham, Staines, Slough, Woking, Guildford, Hounslow, Windsor and surrounding areas

Are you a Procurement professional with experience in public sector or construction-related categories, looking to take ownership of high-value estates projects within a forward-thinking organisation?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded institution where you will play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major estates and facilities projects. You will act as a trusted business partner, influencing key stakeholders while ensuring compliance, value for money, and best-in-class procurement practices.

This organisation is well-established, values-driven, and known for its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. With significant investment into estates and infrastructure, this is an exciting time to join and contribute to impactful, large-scale projects while developing your career within a supportive environment.

You will take responsibility for end-to-end procurement activity across estates-related spend, including capital projects, FM services, and professional services. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, you will ensure compliance with relevant legislation while driving efficiencies and reducing risk.

This role would suit a procurement professional with experience in regulated environments (public sector or similar), looking to step into a strategic, stakeholder-facing position with real impact and long-term progression.

The Role:

• Manage end-to-end procurement for Estates projects (capital works, FM, professional services)
• Lead tendering activities in line with PCR2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• Develop procurement strategies, drive value for money and cost efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with governance, legislation, and internal regulations

The Person:

• Experience in public sector or regulated procurement environment
• Knowledge of PCR2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.