Category Manager

Job Title: 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.