Strategic Public Sector Category Lead (Hybrid)

Baltimore Consulting; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Category Manager for a 3-month contract in the Midlands. The role involves leading procurement operations and supporting strategic savings initiatives for a local authority. Candidates should have strong public sector procurement experience and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive rate of £500 per day with hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management or public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, frameworks, and best practice.
• Experience using e-procurement systems and maintaining contract registers.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations including tenders and framework agreements.
• Support the delivery of the Forward Procurement Plan.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and council policies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector procurement knowledge

Project management skills

Communication skills

E-procurement system experience

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Category Manager for a 3-month contract in the Midlands. The role involves leading procurement operations and supporting strategic savings initiatives for a local authority. Candidates should have strong public sector procurement experience and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive rate of £500 per day with hybrid working opportunities.