Role: Category Manager (IT / Pubic Sector)
Location: City of London
Duration: 6 Months
Rate: £650 per day (Inside IR35)
Our Public Sector client is seeking a procurement professional to support the delivery of critical upgrades to its core infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead procurement activities in accordance with the Public Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023), ensuring commercial delivery, compliance, and risk mitigation across complex technology contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement strategy development and execution for contracts, including Statement of Work (SOW) negotiation.
* Manage end-to-end sourcing life cycle under Procurement Act 2023 Competitive Flexible Procedure, including market engagement, tender documentation, evaluation, and contract award
* Ensure compliance with the public sector procurement regulations.
* Draft and negotiate contract amendments, including licensing terms, extended maintenance, and legacy fees
* Support commercial delivery milestones, including payment triggers.
* Liaise with Legal, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure alignment on contract terms, capitalisation, and resource planning.
* Provide commercial input to programme boards, steering groups, and senior stakeholders.
Essential Skills
* Proven experience in Public Sector Technology procurement.
* Strong understanding of PA 2023 procurement procedures, including Competitive Flexible and Direct Award routes
* Demonstrable experience managing complex software contracts, including licensing, support, and upgrade negotiations.
* Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across Legal, Finance, Technology, and Programme Delivery.
* Excellent drafting skills for SOWs, contract amendments, and governance papers.
* Strong commercial acumen and risk management capability.
* Active SC Clearance is highly desirable but we will consider candidates who can be cleared - This can be an 8 - 10 week lead time.
If this is of interest please apply