Senior Category Manager, Public Sector Procurement (Hybrid)

Worcestershire County Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent pension scheme

Professional development

Private holidays

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement and category management for Adult Social Care and related services. The role emphasizes delivering value for money, improving supplier performance, and managing complex negotiations across the People and Corporate Category.

You will work with stakeholders to implement strategies, drive efficiencies, and support service transformation with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Procurement and category management experience, ideally within social care or complex public sector environments.
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement exercises and complex negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and category management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects and contract management activities across key People service areas.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies that deliver value, quality and innovation.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and Council procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to commissioners and service managers.
• Deliver savings, efficiencies and improved outcomes through procurement and contract management.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Stakeholder management

Negotiations

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement and category management for Adult Social Care and related services. The role emphasizes delivering value for money, improving supplier performance, and managing complex negotiations across the People and Corporate Category.

You will work with stakeholders to implement strategies, drive efficiencies, and support service transformation with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.