Procurement Category Specialist

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Durham is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of procurement projects. This full-time role offers a salary of £40-45k and features hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of procurement experience and ideally be CIPS qualified. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, and a modern office environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working - 3 days WFH and 2 days in office

Flexible working hours

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Purchase holiday scheme

Discounted gym membership

New, modern office environment

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a Procurement role.
• Proactive and committed to governance and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage category spend across various goods and services.
• Lead development and implementation of procurement strategy.
• Deliver compliant and commercially effective procurement exercises.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Commercial awareness

Strong governance

Leadership

Education

CIPS qualification or working toward

Job description

Overview

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnering with a public sector organisation in Durham on the appointment of a Procurement Category Specialist to join their team.

If you’re passionate about procurement and motivated by delivering meaningful social value, this role offers the chance to lead a diverse portfolio of procurement projects while developing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking service.

The role of Procurement Category Specialist is a full-time and permanent role offering £40-45k depending on experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - 3 days WFH and 2 days in office
• Flexible working hours on a 37.5 hour week
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 32 days on length of service
• Purchase holiday scheme of additional 10 days
• Discounted gym membership
• New, modern office environment

The Role

• Manage category spend across a range of goods, works, and services to secure high-quality contracts that deliver demonstrable value for money.
• Provide professional procurement advice and support to service areas and partner organisations.
• Lead on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the procurement strategy, policies, systems, and processes.
• Deliver compliant, commercially effective procurement exercises in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Work as part of a collaborative procurement team, reporting directly to the Procurement Manager

The Person / Requirements

• This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, commercially aware, and committed to supporting strong governance, innovation, and social value outcomes.
• 5 years' experience in a Procurement role
• Ideally CIPS qualified, working towards or willing to complete

For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment