Job details
Job description
Interim Category Manager – Public Sector – 9 Month FTC
Are you a public sector procurement professional who enjoys owning categories, running compliant tenders and making things happen?
We’re supporting a public sector organisation that needs an experienced Category Manager to step in and take real ownership of key procurement activity during a busy and high-profile period.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be trusted to lead, influence and deliver — not just keep the lights on.
Salary & benefits
* Contract: 9-month FTC
* Salary: circa £53,000
* Location: Solihull with hybrid working
Role overview
Why this role stands out
* Immediate impact – you’ll be running live procurements and shaping category activity from day one
* Autonomy – genuine ownership of end-to-end category management
* Visibility – work closely with senior stakeholders in a regulated environment
* Flexibility – hybrid working, with office presence where it adds value
What you’ll be doing
* Leading PCR-compliant sourcing activity, including below and above-threshold tenders
* Owning