Procurement Category Manager

London Borough of Hackney; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to oversee critical procurement portfolios in areas such as financial services and facilities management. The role requires strong procurement experience and the ability to manage tenders from start to finish. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to public procurement principles. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £58,551 - £59,574 per year, with a focus on collaboration and community service.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Procurement New Act Regulations.
• Experience in complex procurement projects.
• Ability to run a tender from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement portfolio across multiple categories.
• Manage financial services, facilities, and vehicle fleet supplies.
• Work on major contracts within designated expenditure areas.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tender management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Title : Procurement Category Manager

Language : UK

Region : London

Country : United Kingdom

Organisation : Hackney Council

Job Number : HCAA02738

Service : Procurement

DBS Required : No

SCP Range : £58,551 - £59,574

Agreement Type : Permanent

Work Pattern : Full Time

Contracted Hours : 36

Grade : PO6

Our procurement team is divided into 3 main category areas: Construction and Environment, Adult and Children Public Health and Corporate Services.

This role sits within the Corporate Services team and will report directly to the Procurement Category lead.

With a strategic emphasis on commercial value, this role will oversee a diverse and critical procurement portfolio across these and other areas:

• Financial services: pensions, debt management, treasury operations, insurance, and actuarial services.
• Facilities management: including security, cleaning, catering, and office relocation.
• Vehicle fleet supplies and associated support services.
• Temporary accommodation supplies to fulfill statutory obligations related to homelessness.
• Human resources, consultancy services and transformation.
• Communication, transformation, media and events.
• Parking and streetscene.

This is an existing role within the organisation and the post holder is expected to work on procurement work streams for a range of major and strategically significant contracts within a designated Category area of expenditure. We are a small and close team who share ideas and learn from each other, we are proactive and uphold with pride the principles of Public Procurement.

• Must understand about the Procurement New Act Regulations and have had experience in complex procurement projects.
• Must be able to run a tender from start to finish and have used different framework agreements.
• Communicate in a clear, confident and authoritative manner that is in line with established policies and practices of the Council, having a good relationship with stakeholders and peers.
• To organise and deliver all work on time and to agree quality standards.

Please read the Job Description for more details.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV's.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications : 14 January 2026 (22 : 59)

Interview and assessment date : 02nd, 03rd and 04th of February

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are : Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

Hackney Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [e-mail]

Salary range

£58,551 - £59,574 per year