Strategic Public Sector Procurement Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Category Manager for Royal Borough Of Greenwich Hybrid role. The position leads strategic procurement, drives value for money and social value, and acts as a trusted adviser to departmental stakeholders on complex contracts and tenders.

You will manage high-value procurement projects, provide expert guidance on legislation and governance, build supplier relationships, and champion continuous improvement across procurement processes and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public sector procurement or category management.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and delivering complex procurement projects.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Experience in managing procurement-related risks and delivering value for money.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level commercial advice and strategic procurement expertise.
• Lead high-value, high-risk procurement projects from inception to award.
• Deliver procurement solutions that achieve value for money and social value outcomes.
• Provide guidance on procurement legislation, policies and governance.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with organisational priorities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Report writing

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Public sector procurement

Education

MCIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Category Manager for Royal Borough Of Greenwich Hybrid role. The position leads strategic procurement, drives value for money and social value, and acts as a trusted adviser to departmental stakeholders on complex contracts and tenders.

You will manage high-value procurement projects, provide expert guidance on legislation and governance, build supplier relationships, and champion continuous improvement across procurement processes and