Procurement Category Manager - Corporate

VennGroup; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 101.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Local Authority is seeking an interim Procurement Category Manager to lead the Corporate category, delivering compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions that support strategic objectives. Based in London with hybrid working (2 days onsite).

You will manage end-to-end procurements across professional services, HR, ICT and corporate contracts, ensuring PA23 compliance and achieving identified savings and social value outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• MCIPS or significant public sector procurement experience required.
• Experience delivering procurements under PA23 (Procurement Act 2023).
• Proven ability to manage corporate procurement categories.

Aufgaben

• Lead Corporate category procurements (Professional Services, HR, ICT, Consultancy, Contracts).
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to priorities.
• Manage end-to-end procurement from market engagement to award.
• Ensure compliance with PA23 and regulations.
• Provide expert procurement advice to commissioners and budget holders.
• Draft tender documents, evaluation criteria and contract schedules.
• Drive savings, cost avoidance and social value outcomes.
• Support contract mobilisation and handover to management.

Kenntnisse

MCIPS

Public sector procurement

PA23

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Ausbildung

MCIPS /CIPS

Jobbeschreibung

Interim Procurement Category Manager - Corporate

Based in London, hybrid working - 2 days onsite

Length: 3 months with potential for extension

We are working with a Local Authority who are looking to appoint an interim Procurement Category Manager who will lead and manage procurement activity across the Corporate category, delivering compliant, value-for-money procurement solutions that support the Council's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activity across the Corporate category, including but not limited to:
  • Professional Services
  • HR and Recruitment
  • ICT (where applicable)
  • Consultancy
  • Corporate Contracts
• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational priorities
• Manage end-to-end procurement exercises from market engagement through to contract award.
• Ensure all procurements are compliant with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations
• Provide expert procurement advice to commissioners, budget holders and senior stakeholders
• Draft procurement documentation including tender documents, evaluation methodologies and contract schedules
• Lead supplier engagement and market analysis to identify innovation and value opportunities
• Deliver savings, cost avoidance and wider social value outcomes
• Support contract mobilisation and handover to contract management teams
• Maintain accurate procurement records and governance documentation
• Mentor procurement colleagues and share best practice relating to PA23 implementation

Key Requirements/Experience:

• MCIPS qualified (or significant relevant experience)
• Significant procurement experience within the public sector, preferably within Local Government
• Delivering procurements using the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
• Proven experience managing Corporate procurement categories
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously

The successful interim will be expected to:

• Deliver a portfolio of compliant Corporate procurements
• Ensure all procurement activity aligns with the Procurement Act 2023
• Achieve agreed savings and value-for-money targets
• Improve procurement planning across assigned services
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Support the continued embedding of PA23 across the organisation