Interim Digital Category Manager - SC CLEARED

Your new companyA reputable public-sector organisation in Leeds City Centre is seeking an interim Digital Category Manager to support with digital procurement activity for a period of circa 3-6 months. This is a hands-on operational role focused on delivering compliant procurement activity across digital and IT categories.Your new roleThe Digital Category Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activity, with a strong emphasis on direct awards and framework call-offs. The role is tactical in nature and will suit someone comfortable working at pace in a regulated public sector environment. Key responsibilities will include:Deliver digital and IT procurement activity in line with public sector regulationsManage direct awards and framework call-offs (e.g. CCS and other relevant frameworks)Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholdersEnsure value for money, compliance, and timely delivery of contractsSupport ongoing category management activity as requiredWhat you''ll need to succeedProven experience as a Digital / IT Category Manager within the public sectorACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC) - ESSENTIALStrong working knowledge of public sector frameworks and procurement regulationsExperience delivering operational and tactical procurement activityAbility to work on-site in Leeds up to two days per weekWhat you''ll get in returnA day rate of between £500-550 per day inside IR35 (umbrella rate)Hybrid working role (2 days in the office)An ..... full job details .....