Category Manager

Tempting Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a Head of Commercial Property to provide strategic commercial advice and manage complex procurement projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a public sector environment. This position offers a rate of GBP400 a day umbrella (Inside IR35) and a contract until June 2026, potentially extended. Ideal for candidates looking to make a significant impact in local government operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Category Manager or equivalent.
• Experience in local government or public sector organizations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice to support council objectives.
• Manage procurement projects of high value and complexity.
• Liaise with stakeholders to meet business needs effectively.

Skills

Commercial advice

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Full CIPS membership or relevant degree/qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you eager to land a brand new role for the New Year? Our client, a busy local authority in West London, is looking for a Head of Commercial Property to join their Property operations.

Job Role

Category Manager

Contract

June 2026 (Possibly Extended)

Location

Greenwich

Rate of Pay

GBP400 a day umbrella (Inside IR35)

Responsibilities

• Providing senior level commercial advice to support the Council to achieve its corporate objectives.
• Acting as a key strategic advisor on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the council.
• Providing expert technical information, advice, guidance and challenge on all aspects of the procurement process to internal customers.
• Managing relationships with third party partners, and ensuring that any potential risks within procurements are effectively managed to safeguard successful delivery of outcomes.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure procurement activity meets business needs, while providing objective advice and guidance, for instance in tender evaluation and moderation.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience working as a Category Manager or equivalent.
• Proven local government experience or a similar public sector organisation.
• Full CIPS membership or any other relevant degree/qualification.

Application Process

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

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