Senior Category Manager

5\-6 months contract Role with a local authority
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Summary
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• The Senior Category Manager will provide expert procurement and commercial leadership across the Regeneration, Economy \& Housing Development (REHD) division. This role is crucial for delivering high\-quality, compliant procurement solutions, primarily within construction and regeneration. The position involves managing risk, ensuring value for money, and supporting major capital works programs. The post holder will lead end\-to\-end procurement activities, from strategy and planning to contract award and management, while influencing stakeholders and promoting best practices across the organization.

• Lead and deliver complex procurement projects, particularly within regeneration and construction.


• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.


• Provide expert advice on procurement, commissioning, and contract management.


• Promote best practices and the value of procurement across internal stakeholders.


• Oversee procurement and management of major works and professional services contracts.


• Lead contract negotiations, variations, and extensions in line with regulations.


• Ensure contracts deliver value for money and meet service requirements.


• Manage supplier relationships and performance effectively.

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in public sector procurement at a senior level.


• Proven track record managing complex and high\-value procurement projects.


• Experience within regeneration, housing, construction, or built environment sectors.


• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, Design \& Build).

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., MCIPS) or equivalent experience.


• Extensive procurement experience in complex environments.


• Background in regeneration, housing, construction, or built environment (desirable but highly relevant).

• Location: Hackney, London


• We work on a bi\-weekly schedule.

The Senior Category Manager will provide expert procurement and commercial leadership across the Regeneration, Economy \& Housing Development (REHD) division. The role focuses on delivering high\-quality, compliant procurement solutions—primarily within construction and regeneration—while managing risk, ensuring value for money, and supporting major capital works programmes.

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