Procurement Category Manager – Net Zero Programme
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 1 Year (with potential for 1-year extension)
Salary: Grade H
Location: Plymouth City Council – Office-based hot-desk/touchdown worker
Are you passionate about sustainability and driving value through procurement? Plymouth City Council is seeking a motivated and skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the procurement activity related to our ambitious Net Zero Programme.
You’ll be part of a dynamic Procurement Service that supports over 300 services across the City of Plymouth and will play a pivotal role in shaping how the Council engages with suppliers to deliver sustainable, innovative and value-driven outcomes.
As Category Manager, you’ll lead all procurement activity for a high‑profile programme that is central to the Council’s climate commitments. You’ll work in close partnership with the Net Zero team through the full procurement lifecycle to ensure value for money and compliance with procurement legislation.
We’re looking for someone with strong knowledge and experience of public sector procurement, and a passion for sustainability.
If you are driven to deliver meaningful change for Plymouth through sustainable procurement, we’d love to hear from you.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
“Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.”
Contact Information
* Net Zero Programme questions – John Green, Net Zero Delivery Manager, green@plymouth.gov.uk
* Procurement questions – Gosia Anthony, Category Lead, anthony@plymouth.gov.uk
Job Details
* Seniority Level: Entry level
* Employment Type: Full‑time
* Job Function: Marketing and Sales
* Industries: Government Administration
Closing Date – Thursday, 20 November 2025
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