Interim Head of Category
Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Birmingham - 2 days per week on site
Contract: 6 months
A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This role is ideal for a senior procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex governance environment and deliver best-in-class category management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and develop a category team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and senior-level oversight.
2. Drive high-impact procurement strategies across property, housing, and FM categories.
3. Ensure compliance with internal governance, public-sector regulations, and audit requirements.
4. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the authority, influencing decision-making and ensuring commercial valu...