Procurement Category Manager
Core
Lead procurement for specific spend categories within a local council, managing end-to-end tender processes, supplier relationships, and contract performance to deliver social, environmental, and economic value.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Public Sector)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and market engagement plans for council services.
Domain
Public Sector / Local Government / Procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Public sector procurement management, tender process leadership, contract negotiation and monitoring, social value integration, market analysis, stakeholder management, compliance with UK Procurement Act 2023
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Bus Service Improvement Plans (BSIP), experience with complex procurement approaches like competitive dialogue, team leadership
Technologies
E-procurement systems, PESTLE, SWOT, portfolio and risk analysis techniques
Responsibilities
Develop and publish Category Forward Plans, lead market engagement events, manage supplier contract performance and risk assessments, prepare procurement plans and decision records, negotiate contract awards based on best value, produce high-quality service specifications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership responsibilities