Procurement Category Manager

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Liverpool seeks a Procurement Category Manager. The role demands extensive procurement experience within public sector environments, CIPS qualification, and a strong background in contract negotiation. You'll be responsible for developing procurement strategies and ensuring service efficiency while adhering to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate should also have experience with ICT procurement frameworks like G-Cloud and CCS.

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified with strong experience in procurement roles.
• Knowledge of contract law and proven track record in negotiations.
• Experience in delivering complex ICT procurement projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement strategies ensuring efficient service terms.
• Collaborate with suppliers on service terms and conditions.
• Utilize procurement portal for tenders.

Skills

Procurement within Local Government

Contract negotiation

Research and market analysis

CIPS qualification

Understanding of procurement regulations

Tools

G-Cloud

CCS

Job description

Procurement Category Manager

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Liverpool

Posted date: 2 hours ago

Employment type: Full-time

Job category: Buyer

The successful candidate will have a broad experience of procurement within a Local Government/Public Sector environment and a thorough understanding of Local Government/Public Sector procurement regulations. This includes the application of the new Procurement Act 2023. You will be passionate about delivering sustainability and championing social value whilst achieving a successful balance between innovation and meeting corporate policies and regulatory requirements. You will be experienced in using a procurement portal for tenders.

We are looking for individuals who are CIPS qualified and have strong experience within procurement roles. You will be able to demonstrate knowledge of contract law and will have a successful track record of negotiating with external stakeholders. You will be conversant with procurement methodologies, techniques and proficient in completing research and market analysis.

You will be technically competent with experience in delivering complex projects working with a range of stakeholders internal and external to the council. You will work with suppliers to develop strategies to ensure the Council is receiving the most efficient service terms and conditions while maintaining value and cost efficiency benefits.

Ideally you will be experienced in end-to-end public sector ICT procurement and competent in using G-Cloud, CCS and other public ICT frameworks.

Interviews to be held week commencing 1st December 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.