Assistant Category Manager
Job in
Uxbridge, Greater London, UB8, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Pertemps Hillingdon Council
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Regulatory Compliance Specialist -
Business
Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who can confidently manage 6–8 procurement projects simultaneously, develop category strategies, lead end-to-end procurement exercises, and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value for money and excellent service outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises in line with public sector procurement legislation and best practice.
Manage multiple procurement projects across a range of category areas.
Develop and implement category strategies, supporting commercial negotiations and supplier performance.
Lead tender evaluations, contract implementation, supplier management and ongoing contract performance.
Provide commercial advice to stakeholders, ensuring procurement activity is compliant, delivers value for money and supports organisational objectives.
Contribute to procurement strategies, risk management, continuous improvement initiatives and the development of Service Level Agreements where appropriate.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
MCIPS qualification (or equivalent professional procurement experience).
Proven experience managing procurement projects within Local Government.
Strong category management experience, including sourcing strategy development, supplier management and stakeholder engagement.
Experience of contract implementation, negotiation and risk management within complex organisations.
Extensive knowledge of PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act, with a proven track record of delivering compliant procurement activity.
Experience independently leading procurement projects and providing commercial advice to senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision.
If you're a proactive procurement professional looking to make a real impact within local government procurement, we'd love to hear from you
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