Assistant Category Manager
3 days ago
Interim Assistant Category Manager Based in East London, hybrid workingLength: 3 months initiallyIR35 status: InsideRate: £280 per day via an umbrella companyTo provide expert advice, support, and guidance on all aspects of the procurement process for council departments, ensuring effective engagement with third-party suppliers. The role supports the development, implementation, and management of procurement and contracting strategies across all categories of expenditure.Key Responsibilities:Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring compliance with UK regulationsDraft procurement documentation, including ITTs, ITQs, and contract specificationsManage tendering processes and facilitated supplier engagement at key stagesConduct benchmarking, spend analysis, and market research to inform strategic decisionsCollaborate on category plans and procurement strategies to deliver optimal outcomesMaintain accurate records and audit trails for transparency and governancePrepare high-quality reports and documentation for board approvalsSkills, experience and knowledge required:Previous experience in a similar role within a local authorityProven experience with the Procurement Act 2015 and Procurement Act 2023Proven ability to prepare detailed tender documentation and reports to agreed standardsDesirable for someone to have exposure to housing/regen/facilities categories but not essentialTo apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations
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Assistant Category Manager
3 days ago
London Area, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeInterim Assistant Category Manager Based in East London, hybrid working Length: 3 months initially IR35 status: Inside Rate: £280 per day via an umbrella company To provide expert advice, support, and guidance on all aspects of the procurement process for council departments, ensuring effective engagement with third-party suppliers. The role supports the...
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Assistant Category Manager
2 weeks ago
London Area, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time £57,600 per yearInterim Assistant Category ManagerBased in East London, hybrid workingLength: 3 months initiallyIR35 status: InsideRate: £280 per day via an umbrella companyTo provide expert advice, support, and guidance on all aspects of the procurement process for council departments, ensuring effective engagement with third-party suppliers. The role supports the...
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Category Manager
23 hours ago
London Area, United Kingdom Hays Full timeCategory Manager Professional Services -Contractor, London, United Kingdom6 Month ContractHybrid Inside IR35Your roleA Category Manager Professional Services (i.e. Consulting and Personnel Services) will contribute to the category delivery across all category scorecard KPIs. The role supports the development and the execution of category management...
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Category Manager
18 hours ago
London Area, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full timeI’m thrilled to partner with one of the UK’s leading residential real estate organisations in their market, as seek to hire and experienced Senior Procurement Manager - Hard FM , into their established procurement team. Will full responsibility for a critical, multi-million-pound, category you will execute category strategy across a diverse range of...
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Category Manager
7 days ago
London Area, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full timeI’m thrilled to partner with one of the UK’s leading residential real estate organisations in their market, as seek to hire and experienced Senior Procurement Manager - Hard FM, into their established procurement team.Will full responsibility for a critical, multi-million-pound, category you will execute category strategy across a diverse range of spend...
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IT Category Manager
1 week ago
London Area, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per yearIT Category ManagerCentral London – Hybrid working (3 days on site)Up to £80,000 DOE + 20% Bonus + LTIPAn established international organisation within the clean energy and technology sector is seeking an experienced and commercially mindedIT Category Managerto oversee strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract optimisation across its technology...
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IT Category Manager
2 weeks ago
London Area, United Kingdom Procurement Heads Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per yearIT Category ManagerCentral London – Hybrid working (3 days on site)Up to £80,000 DOE + 20% Bonus + LTIPAn established international organisation within the technology sector is seeking an experienced and commercially mindedIT Category Managerto oversee strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract optimisation across its technology spend.This role...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
London Area, United Kingdom Lorien Full time £90,000 - £120,000 per yearCategory Manager – Cloud & Information SecurityWe are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Category professional to lead strategic sourcing and category management across cloud services and cybersecurity.This role is to join one of our Insurance Clients based on a 6 month contractInside IR35.Hybrid working with 2 days in London.Key Experience...
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Category Manager
7 days ago
London Area, United Kingdom Intelligent People Full timeWorking for a global FMCG manufacturer, the Interim Category Manager / Senior Retail Data Analyst / Retail Data Account Manager role involves analysing category performance data and developing strategies across ranging, positioning and POS to drive product sales for individual retail partners. The role involves both hands on analytical work and is also...
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Category Manager
7 days ago
London Area, United Kingdom Advocate Group Full timeJoin a global, family-owned FMCG business with some of the UK’s most loved brands. The Advocate Group are currently supporting the search for an experienced Category Manager to drive category growth across the Out of Home, Traditional Trade and Ireland channels.In this strategic role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal teams —...
