We are seeking an experienced Category Specialist to join a progressive and forward‑thinking Public Sector procurement team. This role offers the chance to directly influence how public services are delivered, helping shape projects that create long‑term value, improvemunity oues, and drive positive social impact.
You will lead on a diverse range of procurement projects across a wide variety of categories. The role involves taking ownership ofplex procurements from concept through to contract award, ensuring robust processes, value for money, innovation, and strong stakeholder engagement.
If you want a role where yourmercial expertise contributes to meaningful social change, this is an excellent opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Leading end‑to‑end delivery ofplex procurement projects across multiple service areas.
2. Designing tailored procurement strategies and providing challenge to drive innovation, service improvement, and savings.
3. Running transparent, fair, andpliant procurement processes.
4. Working closely with internal partners to shape service specifications andmercial models.
5. Conducting market engagement and analysis to inform strategy.
6. Supporting the development of a self-service procurement model for lower‑value activity.
7. Contributing to organisational priorities such as social value and sustainability
8. Supporting improvements to procurementernance and processes.
9. Sharing knowledge to buildmercial capability across teams.
About YouWe’re looking for someone who:
10. Has strong experience independently deliveringplex procurement projects.
11. Is currently working in Public Sector Procurement and has experience of PA23
12. Brings expert knowledge of public procurement regulations and internalernance
#4776229 - Linda Todd