Interim Category Lead – Property, Housing, FM

3 days ago

West Midlands, United Kingdom Cedar Full time

Interim 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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