Interim Category Lead
20 hours ago
Interim Head of CategoryDay Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Birmingham - 2 days per week on siteContract: 6 monthsA leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This role is ideal for a senior procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex governance environment and deliver best-in-class category management.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop a category team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and senior-level oversight.Drive high-impact procurement strategies across property, housing, and FM categories.Ensure compliance with internal governance, public-sector regulations, and audit requirements.Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the authority, influencing decision-making and ensuring commercial value.Oversee end-to-end procurement activity, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and statutory obligations.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the organisation through change and transformation.Essential Requirements:PA23 qualification with all 10 modules completed - mandatory.Proven experience operating at senior management level within procurement.Demonstrable track record of leading teams and managing complex workloads.Strong category expertise within property, housing, and FM.Prior experience working within a local authority or wider public-sector environment (highly desirable).Ability to navigate and work within complex governance frameworks.Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.What's on Offer:Competitive daily rate of £550 (Inside IR35).Hybrid working model - 2 days per week required on site in Birmingham.Opportunity to make a significant impact within a high-profile public-sector organisation.Supportive, collaborative environment working with senior leadership.
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Strategic Category Lead, Property, Housing
3 days ago
West Midlands, United Kingdom Cedar Full timeA leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity. The role requires a PA23 qualification, a proven background in senior management, and strong expertise in property, housing, and facilities management categories. Offering a competitive rate...
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West Midlands, United Kingdom Cedar Full timeInterim Head of Category Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Birmingham – 2 days per week on siteContract: 6 months A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This...
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Interim Category Lead
16 hours ago
West Midlands, United Kingdom Cedar Full timeInterim Head of CategoryDay Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Birmingham - 2 days per week on siteContract: 6 months A leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM) . This...
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Interim Category Lead
1 day ago
West Midlands, United Kingdom Cedar Full timeInterim Head of CategoryDay Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)Location: Birmingham - 2 days per week on siteContract: 6 monthsA leading local authority in the west midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Category to provide strategic leadership across high-value procurement activity within property, housing, and facilities management (FM). This...
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Interim Category Manager
7 days ago
East Midlands, United Kingdom Michael Page Full timeInterim Category Manager - IT Join to apply for the Interim Category Manager - IT role at Michael Page. We are seeking a knowledgeable Interim Category Manager - IT to manage procurement strategies and ensure effective delivery of IT services in a not-for-profit setting. The hiring organisation is a respected not-for-profit entity with a focus on delivering...
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Interim Category Lead
1 day ago
West Midlands, United Kingdom Cedar Full timeInterim Category Lead – Property, Housing, FM (Public Sector) Cedar West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants Position Details Day Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Birmingham – 2 days per week on site Contract: 6 months Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Cedar A leading local...
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Interim Category Manager
3 days ago
East Midlands, United Kingdom Michael Page Full timeWe are seeking a knowledgeable Interim Category Manager - IT to manage procurement strategies and ensure effective delivery of IT services in a not-for-profit setting. Client Details The hiring organisation is a respected not-for-profit entity with a focus on delivering impactful services. It is a medium-sized organisation with a professional and structured...
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Interim Category Manager
3 days ago
East Midlands, United Kingdom Michael Page Full timeWe are seeking a knowledgeable Interim Category Manager - IT to manage procurement strategies and ensure effective delivery of IT services in a not-for-profit setting.Client DetailsThe hiring organisation is a respected not-for-profit entity with a focus on delivering impactful services. It is a medium-sized organisation with a professional and structured...
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Interim Category Manager
2 weeks ago
East Midlands, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full timeAbout Our Client The hiring organisation is a respected not-for-profit entity with a focus on delivering impactful services. It is a medium-sized organisation with a professional and structured approach to procurement and supply chain management. Job Description Develop and implement IT category management strategies to meet organisational objectives. Lead...
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East Midlands, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full timeA not-for-profit organization in the East Midlands is seeking an Interim Category Manager - IT to develop and implement category management strategies. The role involves leading the procurement process for IT goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. Ideal candidates have a solid background in IT procurement, excellent...
