Senior Category Manager

5 days ago

Hampshire England, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time £49,000 - £59,000 per year

Senior Category Manager – Estates | Permanent | Public Sector

Hampshire (2 days onsite)

Up to £59,000 + Excellent Benefits

Overview

A major public sector organisation is seeking an experienced
Senior Category Manager
to support the ongoing transformation of their procurement function, with a specialist focus on the
Estates category
. This role offers the chance to influence new ways of working, drive strategic procurement improvements, and shape category strategies across a broad range of Estates-related services, capital projects, and FM activity.

With only
2 days per week required on-site
, this opportunity provides excellent flexibility while still allowing strong engagement with stakeholders and project teams. You will benefit from a comprehensive public sector benefits package and the chance to be part of a team undergoing significant and exciting change.

Key Responsibilities


• Lead and deliver a strategic portfolio of
Estates-focused sourcing and contract management projects
as part of a modernising procurement function.


• Develop category strategies that support the organisation's transformation goals, ensuring value, innovation, and long-term sustainability.


• Manage competitive tendering, supplier engagement, and commercial negotiations across Estates, construction and FM categories.


• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring procurement is embedded early and aligned to organisational plans.


• Undertake detailed market analysis, identifying framework routes, supply chain opportunities, and emerging market trends.


• Support the creation of new procurement processes, templates, and best-practice approaches as part of the wider transformation journey.


• Drive enhanced supplier performance through effective contract life cycle management.

Skills & Experience Required


•
Estates category procurement experience is essential
, ideally covering construction, capital works, FM or property-related services.


• Strong understanding of public sector procurement, including experience delivering compliant, regulated procurement projects.


• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders during periods of change or transformation.


• Skilled in supplier relationship management, commercial negotiation, and delivering demonstrable value for money.


• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working across multiple projects.


• Experience with PCR or similar regulated frameworks is beneficial.

Salary & Benefits


•
Up to £59,000
depending on experience


• Generous public sector pension scheme


• Excellent annual leave entitlement


• Flexible working with
2 days per week on-site


• A range of lifestyle, wellbeing and professional development benefits

If you're an experienced
Estates Category Manager
who thrives in a changing environment and wants to play a key role in a transforming procurement function, please apply directly or contact

for more details.

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