We’re looking for a Procurement & Strategic Category Lead for our public sector client based in London on an initial 3 -month contract, paying up to £550 per day (Inside IR35).
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This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office as required for collaboration and key meetings.
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The successful Procurement & Strategic Category Lead will be responsible for leading strategic procurement activity across key categories, delivering value for money, and supporting large -scale programmes within a complex public sector environment.
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You will need proven experience working with the following:
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• Strategic procurement and category management within the public sector
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• Leading end -to -end procurement activity across complex programmes
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• Commercial negotiations and supplier engagement
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• Developing category strategies and procurement pipelines
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• Stakeholder management across senior leadership, finance, legal, and operational teams
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• Delivering value for money, social value, and compliance with procurement regulations
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• Managing or leading teams within a procurement function
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Experience within a local authority or wider public sector setting is highly desirable.
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Interested?
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Please apply below
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Procurement, Category Management, Public Sector, Local Authority, Commercial, Strategic Procurement, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management
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