Category Manager

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Join GSA and help us deliver outstanding procurement solutions that maximise value, savings and social value for the communities we serve.

As a key member of our procurement team, you will manage a range of assigned spend categories and lead procurement activity from initial planning and strategy through to tendering, contract award and ongoing contract management.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects
  , developing and delivering effective category strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, shape procurement strategies and deliver commercially effective solutions.
• Maximise value for money, savings and social value across procurement activity.
• Ensure compliance with Group Procurement Policy
  , the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023, where applicable.
• Provide advice and guidance on contract management
  , supplier performance and procurement best practice.
• Evaluate supplier and tender responses, including written, financial and contractual information.
• Maintain accurate contract data, reporting and procurement records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and influence stakeholders to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and positive change
  , taking a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can combine strong procurement expertise with commercial awareness, sound judgement and excellent relationship-building skills.

You will have:

• Proven procurement experience
  , with a suitable level of CIPS qualification or equivalent career experience.
• Good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
  .
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience evaluating suppliers, tenders and contractual information.
• A good understanding of contract documentation and contract management.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and delivering change.
• Strong commercial and business awareness.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
  .

Why GSA?

GSA provides affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes across the West Midlands and Southwest
, supporting individuals and families to build better futures.

From affordable housing to care, money advice and coaching, our work makes a lasting difference to people’s lives.

Join GSA and use your procurement expertise to deliver commercial excellence with purpose.

Please note:

successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check. Further details will be provided following an offer.