Interim Assistant Category Manager
Location: Berkshire (1 day per month onsite)
Contract: Initial 3 6 months
A public-sector client are seeking an Interim Assistant Category Manager to join the procurement team on an initial 3 6 month contract.
This is a generalist procurement role, offering broad exposure across multiple categories, with a particular emphasis on Social Care and IT. The successful candidate will run below threshold end-to-end tenders, support with sourcing activity and contract management, working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting the delivery of procurement activity across a range of categories
* Assisting with category planning and market engagement
* Supporting tendering and sourcing exercises
* Providing procurement advice to internal stakeholders
* Helping ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal policies
Key Requirements
* Public sector procurement experience
* Exposure to Social Care and/or IT procurement is advantageous but not essential
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to work independently in an interim environment
This role offers a highly flexible working arrangement, requiring attendance in the office approximately one day per month, with the remainder remote.
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