Category Manager – Construction

Morgan Law; London; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London is seeking a talented Category Manager to enhance procurement processes focusing on construction. This role involves leading complex projects, ensuring legal compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders, offering a salary between £58,000 to £61,000. The position supports a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Benefits

Season ticket loan

Childcare vouchers

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement regulations.
• Previous experience in construction procurement.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects managing multi-disciplined teams.
• Ensure procurement processes meet legislative requirements.
• Act as a Theme Lead in the Procurement Strategy.

Skills

Public e-tendering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic sourcing

Adaptability

Job description

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Deliver Impact. Build Your Procurement Career.

Brent Council is at the heart of one of London’s most diverse and dynamic communities. To support the Council in driving forward a bold transformation agenda, the procurement team is looking for a talented Category Manager, with a focus on Construction, to help deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that make a difference.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work in partnership with stakeholders and key strategic advisors on the delivery of major procurement projects, as well as manage end-to-end procurement processes and lead on complex procurement projects.

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead complex projects, managing multi-disciplined teams to achieve a common outcome and to provide guidance and supervision to Procurement Officers supporting projects.
2. Ensure that the council’s procurement processes meet key legislative and policy requirements such as Public Procurement rules, Transparency, and Social Value.
3. Ensure all council’s procurement processes meet the objectives set out in the current Procurement Strategy.
4. Take responsibility as directed by the Head of Procurement to act as a Theme Lead and contribute to the successful delivery of one or more of the Procurement Strategy pillars.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Strong understanding of public e-tendering and procurement regulations, including recent working knowledge of the Procurement Act.
2. Previous experience in housing, construction, or regeneration procurement projects.
3. Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
4. Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing tools and techniques.
5. A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning.

Why Join Brent?

Brent offers more than a job – you’ll gain invaluable procurement experience, real career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on residents’ lives.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers, and local discounts.
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture.

Brent Council values diversity and is committed to being a Disability Confident and inclusive employer.

The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home.

The salary range for the role is £58,000 to £61,000.

Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector?

Please apply now for further details.

Please note that this recruitment campaign is managed by an external agency – Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to the Council will not be considered.