Category Manager
1 week ago
Overview Role: Category ManagerLocation: Fully Home WorkingContract: 6 months fixed term with potential extensionPay Rate: £32.16ph PAYE / £42.30ph Umbrella (paid weekly via an umbrella company)Start Date: 27th November About the Role The South West Police Procurement Service (SWPPS) is seeking a skilled Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across the five South West Police forces and OPCCs. You will drive innovation, collaboration, and best-value procurement across complex, high-value categories while ensuring compliance with public procurement law. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end sourcing for high-value, multi-force procurements. Develop and implement category strategies to deliver savings, innovation, and improvement. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the region. Manage, mentor, and develop a geographically dispersed team of Category Buyers. Influence national and regional collaborative procurement initiatives. Analyse data to inform strategic decisions and optimise supplier performance. Essential skills and experience Graduate-level CIPS (MCIPS), MBA, or equivalent senior commercial experience. Strong category management and procurement expertise with knowledge of public procurement law. Proven experience in strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement. Ability to lead complex projects under pressure, balancing risk, cost, and operational needs. Excellent IT and analytical skills; experienced in using data to drive decision-making. Leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams. Prince 2, MSP, or Management of Risk qualifications. Why Join Offerings: Full remote working The opportunity to work across a large, collaborative regional procurement function. Professional development and ongoing procurement training. A role that makes a real difference to policing across the South West. Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail. Harry GreenhalghRecruitment Lead– Police |Youth Justice | Domestic AbuseService Care Solutionsharry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk01772 208962 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Category Manager
3 days ago
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time £42,000 - £72,000 per yearCategory ManagerLocation: Fully Home WorkingContract: 6 months fixed term with potential extensionPay Rate: £32.16ph PAYE / £42.30ph Umbrella (paid weekly via an umbrella company)Start Date: 27th NovemberAbout the Role:The South West Police Procurement Service (SWPPS) is seeking a skilledCategory Managerto lead strategic procurement across the five...
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Category Manager
2 days ago
Exeter, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full timePS Connect – Strategic Procurement This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. This new full-time (1.0FTE) role is available from 19th January 2026 on a permanent basis within PS Connect. Summary of the role Looking for a new opportunity? As a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive...
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Category Manager
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Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Full time £42,839 - £46,242 per yearApplySummaryJoin Our Team as a Category Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue ServiceAre you ready to make a difference to the safety of your community? Are you an experienced procurement professional? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for aCategory Managerto...
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Category Manager
2 weeks ago
Exeter, United Kingdom Essential Employment Careers Full timeCategory Manager needed remotely, £32.16phPAYE - Reference: 372228The main skills ideally required for this role is a thorough understanding of public sector procurement regulations and experience in leading competitive procurements the Category Manager role would ideally have experience in leading and managing high value and complex procurements, ideally...
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Category Manager
1 day ago
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full timeSalaryThe starting salary will be from £50,253 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience.Contractual hours36.5PackageGenerous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).Job category/typeAdmin, Professional, ManagerialDate posted19/11/2025Job referenceS37118PS Connect – Strategic ProcurementThis...
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Remote Category Manager
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Facilities Procurement Category Lead
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