Strategic Category Manager – Public Procurement (Flexible)

Adecco (Portugal); Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Category Manager to lead the design, delivery and management of procurement categories and framework agreements in Reading, UK. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on sourcing, governance and supplier management to maximise value for members.

Join a permanent, 35-hour week with a flexible hybrid pattern (1 day in office). The ideal candidate has public sector procurement experience, strong regulatory knowledge and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and complex category management.
• Strong knowledge of UK public procurement regulations.
• Experience designing and delivering framework agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Data-driven decision making and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and development of procurement categories and frameworks.
• Plan end-to-end sourcing projects compliant with UK rules.
• Govern frameworks with audit-ready documentation.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance.
• Engage members and sector bodies to align strategies.
• Maintain procurement data and generate actionable reports.

Skills

Category management

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Regulatory compliance

Education

CIPS/MCIPS accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Category Manager to lead the design, delivery and management of procurement categories and framework agreements in Reading, UK. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on sourcing, governance and supplier management to maximise value for members.

Join a permanent, 35-hour week with a flexible hybrid pattern (1 day in office). The ideal candidate has public sector procurement experience, strong regulatory knowledge and a data-driven approach to decision-making.