Category Manager

Most procurement jobs ask you to run tenders. This one asks you to build the market. A leading public sector framework provider is rebuilding how it works. It is moving its legacy DPS arrangements onto Procurement Act 2023 Dynamic Markets and designing its next generation of frameworks. It needs a Category Manager to take ownership of that portfolio. The future model is designed, the current arrangements are mapped, and the priorities are set.

You’d inherit a well-developed programme, with the existing team and specialist procurement support alongside you through transition. Your job is to shape it, deliver it and make it commercially successful. What you’ll own A portfolio of frameworks and Dynamic Markets, from business case and market engagement through to award, launch and ongoing performance The transition of legacy DPS arrangements into Procurement Act 2023 compliant Dynamic Markets, without disrupting members or suppliers Category strategies built on spend, demand and market intelligence Growing utilisation and supplier participation, so awarding the contract is the start of the work, not the end What you’ll bring MCIPS qualified Excellent working knowledge of PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 Proven delivery of large, above-threshold public sector procurements, ideally in the built environment Commercial acumen, negotiation skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders Experience running several complex projects at once, and working with lawyers and other advisers A track record in category strategy and pipeline development, not just individual tenders

Bonus points:

experience at a framework provider or consortium, or in the built environment. You’d work with a team that values respect, trust, unity and resilience, and that still enjoys the work. There’s a strong benefits package, and the role is Monday to Friday, hybrid (2-Days in Swindon).