Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of a significant technology-focused portfolio, influence senior stakeholders and deliver measurable commercial value across a complex, multi-organisation environment.
We are particularly interested in candidates with transferable public-sector procurement expertise and commercial capability and your background could include:
Central Government Local Government Higher Education Healthcare Housing Social Care Emergency Services Transport Utilities Other regulated or complex public-sector environments
The role
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, strategic sourcing and complex procurement projects across Information Management & Technology.
Working as a trusted commercial business partner, you'll have the opportunity to challenge existing ways of working, identify savings and innovation opportunities, and shape commercial solutions that deliver long-term value.
Key responsibilities
- Lead strategic procurement and category management across IT / Digital / Information Management etc.
- Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies.
- Lead high-value, complex procurement projects from market analysis through to contract award.
- Conduct supplier analysis, benchmarking, financial modelling and options appraisals.
- Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management.
- Influence senior stakeholders and challenge established approaches.
- Develop strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
- Deliver measurable cost savings, cost avoidance and added-value benefits.
- Provide expert advice on public-sector procurement, commercial and contract law.
- Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and organisations.
What we're looking for
You'll ideally have:
- CIPS Level 4 or higher.
- Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management and complex contracting.
- A proven track record in commercial negotiation and delivering financial targets.
- Experience of public-sector procurement and relevant procurement regulations/governance.
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical and commercial capability, with the ability to turn data into actionable recommendations.
- Experience managing multiple complex projects and contracts.
- The confidence to operate with senior stakeholders in a complex organisation.
Why apply?
This is a genuine strategic procurement and business partnering opportunity, offering the chance to influence senior decision-making, lead significant commercial activity and deliver tangible organisational impact. You'll join a procurement function focused on innovation, transformation, value for money and challenging the status quo, with considerable scope to shape how procurement delivers for the organisation.
London / Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home Salary c 65-70k
If you're an experienced Category Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Strategic Procurement Manager or IT Procurement professional looking for your next public-sector opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you.
Strategic procurement Public sector IT & Technology Category Management
