Procurement Category Manager

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Procurement Category Manager on an interim contract for a local authority in Merseyside. The role is hybrid with on-site attendance required once weekly and full-time hours.

The post focuses on end-to-end procurement across multiple categories, delivering savings while ensuring PA23 compliance and value for money. The successful candidate will lead tendering exercises, draft documents, evaluate bids and collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop

Qualifications

• Local Authority procurement experience is required.
• Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) is essential.
• Proven track record of delivering procurement savings and commercial efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement and tendering exercises.
• Provide procurement advice and support to service areas across the council.
• Deliver cashable savings and value-for-money improvements.
• Lead category management and sourcing activities.
• Ensure compliance with PA23 and public sector procurement regulations.
• Draft tender documentation, evaluate submissions and manage contract awards.
• Work with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and commercial solutions.
• Manage supplier relationships and support contract performance management.

Skills

Procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Tendering

Category management

Savings delivery

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Procurement Category Manager Interim Contract | Hybrid Working | Local Authority

A local authority is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to support the delivery of its procurement and commercial function on an interim basis.

This role will play a key part in leading procurement activity across a range of categories, ensuring compliance with current legislation while delivering tangible savings and value for money across council spend.

Role Details:

Location: Merseyside (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Interim Contract

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Office Attendance: Minimum 1 day per week on-site

Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing end-to-end procurement and tendering exercises.
• Providing procurement advice and support to service areas across the council.
• Delivering cashable savings and value-for-money improvements.
• Leading category management and sourcing activities.
• Ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and wider public sector procurement regulations.
• Drafting tender documentation, evaluating submissions and managing contract awards.
• Working with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies and commercial solutions.
• Managing supplier relationships and supporting contract performance management.

Requirements:

• Previous procurement experience within a Local Authority environment.
• Strong understanding of Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Proven track record of delivering procurement savings and commercial efficiencies.
• Experience managing complex tenders and procurement projects.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and service managers.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public sector procurement professional to join a busy authority and play a key role in driving commercial value and procurement compliance across the organisation.