Job Description
Procurement Manager (Category Lead) (Public Sector)
Hybrid: Can be Fully Remote:
Location: North London
Rate: £450 - £500p/d Umbrella
Local Government / Public Sector Experience Essential (CIPS Also Essential)
Job Purpose
To develop and maintain a forward procurement plan for the assigned category or categories. To act as the subject matter expert in procurement, providing strategic and operational guidance that ensures outcomes are delivered effectively and resources are used to best effect.
The role is responsible for leading and owning category strategies that deliver both commercial and social outcomes, including financial savings, enhanced service quality, social value, and environmental benefits.
The postholder will conduct end-to-end procurements within the agreed scope, ensuring compliance with relevant procurement rules and legislation, while building and maintaining strategic stakeholder relationships. They will also contribute to supplier relationship management, market development, and provider engagement to ensure a healthy, competitive, and sustainable supply base.
Key Accountabilities
1. Take ownership of the procurement of goods/services across designated categories, usin...