Interim Category Lead - Property, Housing, FM (Public Sector)

Cedar Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic oversight of high-value procurement activities in property, housing, and facilities management. This role, ideal for a senior procurement professional, demands a strong ability to navigate complex governance and ensure compliance while driving impactful strategies. The position is contracted for 6 months, offering a competitive day rate of £550 for 2 days per week on site.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, preferably at a senior level.
• Ability to manage complex governance environments.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a category team with strategic direction.
• Drive procurement strategies in property, housing, and FM.
• Ensure compliance with governance and audit regulations.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders for effective decision-making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

High-value procurement

Category management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Interim Head of Category

Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: Birmingham - 2 days per week on site

Contract: 6 months

A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This role is ideal for a senior procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex governance environment and deliver best-in-class category management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a category team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and senior-level oversight.
• Drive high-impact procurement strategies across property, housing, and FM categories.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, public-sector regulations, and audit requirements.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the authority, influencing decision-making and ensuring commercial valu...