Category Manager

Ktpws; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization based in Glasgow is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement processes for various categories of spend. This permanent full-time position involves developing sourcing strategies and advising clients on procurement sourcing routes. The ideal candidate should have experience in tendering processes and a strong understanding of the supply chain in complex categories such as Refuse, Waste, and Utilities. This role offers a competitive salary between £53,515.12 and £62,125.73 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering process for various categories of spend.
• Ability to determine appropriate procurement sourcing routes.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies and category plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering process for assigned categories of spend.
• Advise clients on appropriate procurement sourcing routes.
• Develop sourcing strategies for Refuse and Waste and Utilities.

Job description

Category Manager Ref no : GLA14698 Published : 05/01/2026 Closes : 18/01/2026 Location : City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow, G2 1D US Salary : £53,515.12 - £62,125.73 per year Contract Type : Permanent Position Type : Full Time Hours : 35 hours per week

Job description

Based in the Corporate Procurement Unit within the Chief Executive’s Department and reporting to an Operational Manager you will lead and have responsibility for the tendering process for a wide range of assigned categories of spend relating to works, goods & services requirements, determining and advising the client of the appropriate procurement sourcing route to market e.g. open procedure, restricted procedure, competitive procedure with negotiation, negotiated procedure without prior publication, service concessions, dynamic purchasing system etc. This role will provide a unique opportunity to deliver innovation and commercial acumen in the development of robust sourcing strategies and category plans in particular the commodities of Refuse and Waste and Utilities. These can be complex areas with a wide span of services and supply chains.

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