Role: Snr Procurement Category Manager - Public Sector

Salary: £45-55k + package (could be some flexibility)

Location: North Bristol

Hybrid: 3-4 days office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement and Category Management professional to join a large, complex public sector organisation undergoing significant transformation. As the function continues to embed a category-led approach aligned to a long term 2030 strategy, this role offers the chance to shape and influence how procurement delivers strategic value across Estates, Commercial Services, Business Services and IT.

With responsibility for £100m to £120m of non-pay expenditure, the team plays a critical role in driving value for money, supporting capital and revenue programmes, and championing sustainability and equality initiatives. This is a high visibility position within a forward thinking organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic enabler, not a back-office function.

Responsibilities:

• Lead category management activity across key business pillars, aligning plans to organisational strategy
• Develop, implement and continuously review category strategies and sourcing plans
• Deliver end to end tender processes, from market engagement through to contract award
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure commercial and service outcomes are achieved
• Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders, building strong internal partnerships and securing buy in
• Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations and governance requirements
• Contribute to the delivery of sustainability, social value and equality objectives through procurement activity

Requirements:

• Proven experience in UK public sector procurement and category management
• Strong understanding of public procurement regulations and compliant sourcing routes
• Experience managing complex procurements within multi stakeholder environments
• Demonstrable ability to deliver end to end tenders and manage contracts effectively
• Highly organised, self motivated and able to manage competing priorities with confidence

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional who wants to play a central role in transforming procurement within a large and ambitious public sector environment. As such, please apply ASAP if interested