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Interim Senior Category Manager
Location: Oldham (Hybrid Working)
Length: 6 months
Rate: £450-£500 per day (Inside IR35)
Our client, a local authority in Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced Interim Senior Category Manager to lead procurement across Construction and Highways categories. This role is ideal for a procurement professional with a strong track record in managing complex procurement projects, ensuring value for money, and driving compliance with procurement legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver high-value category procurement exercises for goods, works, and services that meet customer and community needs.
- Manage complex procurements with significant impact on stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legislation and council policies.
- Work within politically and publicly sensitive markets, demonstrating expertise in shaping procurement strategies.
- Oversee multiple procurements with challenging budget implications, including cross-organisational dependencies.
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date procurement project pipeline in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Design and implement procurement category strategies that challenge traditional delivery models and align with corporate objectives.
About You
- Extensive experience in category management, with a focus on construction and highways.
- Proven ability to manage high-impact procurement projects within a public sector environment.
- Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, compliance, and best practices.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to apply market insights to procurement strategies.
- Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and work effectively in a politically sensitive environment.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on .
