Category Manager

Category Manager - Public Sector Procurement Looking for your next step-in public-sector procurement? If you enjoy getting under the skin of a procurement requirement, working with stakeholders to find the right solution and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great next move. We're looking for a Category Manager to join an established public sector procurement team, where you'll have the opportunity to manage your own procurement activity, work across a variety of categories and play a key role in delivering value for money.

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, you'll take ownership of procurement exercises for contracts valued up to £500,000, while gaining further exposure to category strategy, commercial decision-making and the legislation that shapes public sector procurement. It's a role that offers a good balance of hands-on procurement, stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to build on your existing experience. What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to build on your public sector procurement experience in a role that offers variety, responsibility and scope to develop your commercial skills. You'll have the chance to:
Broaden your experience by working across a range of categories and procurement requirements. Take ownership of procurement exercises, with responsibility for contracts valued up to £500,000. Develop your commercial skills through category planning, stakeholder engagement and identifying opportunities to deliver better value. Build your legislative knowledge by applying the Procurement Act 2023 in practice. Make a tangible contribution by helping stakeholders achieve their objectives while ensuring public money is spent effectively.

What are we looking for? You'll already have experience in public sector procurement and be comfortable managing procurement activity from start to finish. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who can build relationships, communicate clearly and work with stakeholders who may not have a procurement background. Interested in finding out more? If you're working in public sector procurement and would like a role where you can build on your experience, take ownership of your work and continue developing your commercial capability, we'd be happy to have a confidential conversation Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

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