Corporate Category Manager
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £300 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionInterim Procurement Category Manager – Corporate
Based in London, hybrid working – 2 days onsite
Length: 3 months with potential for extension
We are working with a Local Authority who are looking to appoint an interim Procurement Category Manager who will lead and manage procurement activity across the Corporate category, delivering compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions that support the Council’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead procurement activity across the Corporate category, including but not limited to:
*Professional Services
*HR and Recruitment
* ICT (where applicable)
*Consultancy
*Corporate Contracts
*Develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational priorities
*Manage end-to-end procurement exercises from market engagement through to contract award.
*Ensure all procurements are compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations
*Provide expert procurement advice to commissioners, budget holders and senior stakeholders
*Draft procurement documentation including tender documents, evaluation methodologies and contract schedules
*Lead supplier engagement and market analysis to identify innovation and value opportunities
*Deliver savings, cost avoidance and wider social value outcomes
*Support contract mobilisation and handover to contract management teams
*Maintain accurate procurement records and governance documentation
*Mentor procurement colleagues and share best practice relating to PA23 implementation
Key Requirements/Experience:
*MCIPS qualified (or significant relevant experience)
*Significant procurement experience within the public sector, preferably within Local Government
*Delivering procurements using the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
*Proven experience managing Corporate procurement categories
*Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously
The successful interim will be expected to:
*Deliver a portfolio of compliant Corporate procurements
*Ensure all procurement activity aligns with the Procurement Act 2023
*Achieve agreed savings and value-for-money targets
*Improve procurement planning across assigned services
*Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
*Support the continued embedding of PA23 across the organisation
Based in London, hybrid working – 2 days onsite
Length: 3 months with potential for extension
We are working with a Local Authority who are looking to appoint an interim Procurement Category Manager who will lead and manage procurement activity across the Corporate category, delivering compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions that support the Council’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead procurement activity across the Corporate category, including but not limited to:
*Professional Services
*HR and Recruitment
* ICT (where applicable)
*Consultancy
*Corporate Contracts
*Develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational priorities
*Manage end-to-end procurement exercises from market engagement through to contract award.
*Ensure all procurements are compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations
*Provide expert procurement advice to commissioners, budget holders and senior stakeholders
*Draft procurement documentation including tender documents, evaluation methodologies and contract schedules
*Lead supplier engagement and market analysis to identify innovation and value opportunities
*Deliver savings, cost avoidance and wider social value outcomes
*Support contract mobilisation and handover to contract management teams
*Maintain accurate procurement records and governance documentation
*Mentor procurement colleagues and share best practice relating to PA23 implementation
Key Requirements/Experience:
*MCIPS qualified (or significant relevant experience)
*Significant procurement experience within the public sector, preferably within Local Government
*Delivering procurements using the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
*Proven experience managing Corporate procurement categories
*Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously
The successful interim will be expected to:
*Deliver a portfolio of compliant Corporate procurements
*Ensure all procurement activity aligns with the Procurement Act 2023
*Achieve agreed savings and value-for-money targets
*Improve procurement planning across assigned services
*Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
*Support the continued embedding of PA23 across the organisation
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