Interim Category & Procurement Lead (Local Authority)

Venn Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Assistant Category Manager based in East London. The role involves providing expert procurement advice and managing procurement strategies across various categories. Ideal candidates should have experience in public sector procurement and familiarity with the Procurement Acts. The position offers a hybrid working model and a contract length of 3 months.

Benefits

Recommendation Scheme vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within a local authority.
• Proven ability to prepare detailed tender documentation and reports to agreed standards.
• Desirable for someone to have exposure to housing/regen/facilities categories but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities across multiple categories.
• Draft procurement documentation, including ITTs, ITQs and contract specifications.
• Manage tendering processes and facilitate supplier engagement at key stages.
• Conduct benchmarking, spend analysis and market research.
• Collaborate on category plans and procurement strategies.

Skills

Experience in public sector procurement

Knowledge of Procurement Act 2015

Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023

Tender documentation preparation

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Interim Assistant Category Manager based in East London. The role involves providing expert procurement advice and managing procurement strategies across various categories. Ideal candidates should have experience in public sector procurement and familiarity with the Procurement Acts. The position offers a hybrid working model and a contract length of 3 months.