Senior Category Manager

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 01772 954200.