https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-specialist-construction-amp-housing-pertemps-london--ba208504-9bc6-4bff-bcf3-92319577c74a RSS feed for Category Specialist - Construction & Housing at Pertemps London. en-gb Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:43:36 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-specialist-construction-amp-housing-pertemps-london--ba208504-9bc6-4bff-bcf3-92319577c74a https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-specialist-construction-amp-housing-pertemps-london--ba208504-9bc6-4bff-bcf3-92319577c74a Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: London | Salary: £480 - £500/week | Type: Temporary | A reputable Local Authority is seeking an experienced Category Specialist to join its Commercial and Procurement team. Rate: 480 - -500 per day (Inside IR35) Flexibility: Hybrid Working Location: London- Contract: Interim with the opportunity to become Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to lead end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse portfolio, with a particular focus on housing and place-related procurement , including construction, capital works, repairs, maintenance and associated service contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions, working closely with senior stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, manage complex tender exercises and drive continuous improvement across the procurement function. There is also a strong opportunity for this role to become permanent for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises across construction, housing and place-based categories, together with a small number of service contracts. Develop procurement strategies and sourcing plans that deliver value for money , manage ... Temporary