Tempting Recruitment

Category Manager

Tempting Recruitment  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southeast London, are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their generalist procurement operations.

Position: Category Manager

Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: Temporary (Mar 2027) Possible Extension

Purpose:

  • Working in partnership with the relevant Department, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the council and to guide and advise the relevant department(s) to achieve the twin objectives of value for money and social value.

Job Responsibilities:

  • To work alongside the Category Lead in the service area you are allocated to develop and implement category procurement strategies and develop and implement robust forward procurement plans, including setting targets which contributes to the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and other key Council polices.
  • To provide contractual advice and lead end-to-end procurement processes across the Council including complex and high value contracts, and acting the role of Category Manager as a key member of the project team.
  • To provide quality advice and guidance to internal customers on all aspects of the procurement process, supported by expert technical knowledge including relevant legislation and best practice.

Job Requirements:

  • Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
  • Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 and/or a procurement qualification would be desirable.
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

Tempting Recruitment

About Tempting Recruitment

Tempting Recruitment is a professional, independent, forward thinking recruitment agency, with a wealth of experience recruiting within the Public, Private, Social Housing, Health and Social Care and Not for Profit Sectors

Our clients range from Local Authorities, Housing Associations, NHS, Central Government, Schools & Colleges, Charities and major Private Organisations across the whole of the UK.

Our team of experts have over twenty years combined experience of working in recruitment and are driven with a passion and desire to get the job done. We blend the core fundamentals of solid recruitment with modern trends and cutting edge technology to ensure that we deliver the best candidates, who are thoroughly vetted, compliant, fully qualified and ready to make an immediate, positive impact on your workforce. We are passionate about what we do and believe in putting your needs and career first.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2018
Website
temptingrecruitment.co.uk
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