https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-specialist-construction-housing-pertemps-london--65701d9c-a750-42e8-8a6e-bafc179ae738 RSS feed for Category Specialist - Construction & Housing at Pertemps London. en-gb Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:17:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-specialist-construction-housing-pertemps-london--65701d9c-a750-42e8-8a6e-bafc179ae738 https://jobs.co.uk/job/category-specialist-construction-housing-pertemps-london--65701d9c-a750-42e8-8a6e-bafc179ae738 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:34:06 GMT Location: London | Salary: £480 - £500 per week | Type: Full time, Contract, 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 , manag... Full time, Contract, Temporary