Strategic Procurement Category Manager Public Sector Impact

Sefton Redeployment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefton Council is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to shape procurement strategies across goods, services, works and ICT, ensuring high-quality, compliant and value-driven activity for local services.

You will work with senior leaders, commissioning teams and legal professionals to develop procurement strategies, engage markets early, and drive contract management and supplier performance to deliver social value and improved outcomes for residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert procurement guidance to services, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and Contract Procedure Rules.
• Lead and support complex, high-value procurement projects from planning and market engagement through to contract award and implementation.
• Influence strategic commissioning and spending by developing strategies that maximise value for money while managing risk.

Job description

Sefton Council is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to shape procurement strategies across goods, services, works and ICT, ensuring high-quality, compliant and value-driven activity for local services.

You will work with senior leaders, commissioning teams and legal professionals to develop procurement strategies, engage markets early, and drive contract management and supplier performance to deliver social value and improved outcomes for residents.