Procurement Category Manager

Lord Search & Selection; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a skilled procurement professional to manage projects and oversee various procurement activities in the Southampton office. The ideal candidate will possess excellent procurement category management skills, strong negotiation capabilities, and experience with public-sector regulations. With a competitive salary of £55k-£65k plus a bonus, this hybrid role (50/50) offers a dynamic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to leverage their skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

10% bonus

Subsidised travel

Qualifications

• Experience of regulated or public‑sector regulations (PCR/PA23) is essential.
• Previous tendering experience or contract management of medium to large value (£1m+) projects is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of Public Sector legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of projects across multiple categories.
• Oversee procurement activities such as sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Deliver cost benefits and improvements through effective stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Excellent procurement category management skills

Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to engage senior functional stakeholders

Tendering experience or contract management

Knowledge of e-tendering tools

Education

Qualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS)

Tools

Procure to pay and Finance systems

Job description

Overview

Multiple roles in a) IT/Technology, b) Indirect & Professional Services, c) Engineering & Construction/FM – Southampton Office, Hybrid role (50/50). £55,000 – £65,000 basic salary, plus 10% bonus and benefits (incl. subsidised travel).

Responsibilities

You will manage a range of projects across multiple categories and oversee procurement activities such as sourcing, tendering, contract negotiations, and award for a programme of work. Experience of regulated or public‑sector regulations (PCR/PA23) is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent procurement category management skills
• Ability to engage senior functional stakeholders with gravitas and credibility
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liaising with contractors, suppliers and consultants, with a track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements
• Previous tendering experience or contract management of medium to large value (£1m+) projects (highly desirable)
• Working knowledge of Public Sector legislation (PCR 2015/PA23 trained)
• Procure to pay and Finance systems experience
• Knowledge of e‑tendering tools
• Qualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS)

How to Apply

Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10194.