Senior Security Procurement Lead — Interim

1st Executive Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Senior Category Manager for Security to lead a high-value procurement programme in Reading. You will own end-to-end sourcing, market engagement, tender delivery and contract award within a highly regulated environment.

The role requires strong security category expertise, knowledge of NPSA standards, and experience handling complex procurements under current regulations. Hybrid working model supported.

Qualifications

• Strong category management or procurement experience within Security categories.
• Solid understanding of the security supplier marketplace and associated technologies.
• Experience developing category strategies, sourcing strategies, and recommendations for award.
• Knowledge of the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) standards.
• Experience delivering complex procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, or strong transferable knowledge of PCR2015/UCR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement programme covering a specialist Security category and related activities.
• Lead market engagement, tender delivery and contract award to deliver a high-value procurement programme.
• Ensure compliance with NPSA standards and applicable regulations across procurement processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in a highly regulated environment to shape procurement strategy.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Security procurement

Tender strategies

NPSA standards knowledge

Regulatory experience (PCR2015/UCR/Act

Job description

1st Executive Ltd is seeking an Interim Senior Category Manager for Security to lead a high-value procurement programme in Reading. You will own end-to-end sourcing, market engagement, tender delivery and contract award within a highly regulated environment.

The role requires strong security category expertise, knowledge of NPSA standards, and experience handling complex procurements under current regulations. Hybrid working model supported.