https://jobs.co.uk/job/procurement-category-specialist-social-value-reed--0db4ec03-90c2-42d3-b258-f1deb7be03cc RSS feed for Procurement Category Specialist - Social Value at Reed. en-gb Tue, 26 May 2026 15:52:25 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/procurement-category-specialist-social-value-reed--0db4ec03-90c2-42d3-b258-f1deb7be03cc https://jobs.co.uk/job/procurement-category-specialist-social-value-reed--0db4ec03-90c2-42d3-b258-f1deb7be03cc Mon, 25 May 2026 11:51:07 GMT Location: Reading | Salary: 50000.00-50000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | A public sector organisation based in Reading is seeking a Procurement Category Officer (Social Value) to join a forward-thinking procurement team.This is a key role where you''ll take the lead on high-value, high-impact procurement projects, shaping category strategies and embedding social value outcomes across the Council''s commissioning activity.You''ll work at the heart of the organisation, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially robust, compliant, and value-driven procurement solutions that align with wider organisational priorities.This is a permanent position based in Reading with excellent hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and a salary of £50,000 + excellent benefits.What You''ll Be DoingLeading on procurement category strategies for high-value and high-risk contractsProviding expert commercial and procurement advice to senior stakeholders and directoratesDriving the delivery of the Social Value Procurement StrategyIdentifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and innovation across category spendLeading procurement transformation initiatives and supporting best practiceDeveloping and embedding procurement processes, tools, and go... Permanent