Category Manager

11 hours ago

Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom The Curve Group Full time

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a
forward-thinking organisation
seeking an experienced
Category Manager
to lead public sector procurement activity across key categories.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong
public sector experience
and a solid working knowledge of the
Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023)
to step into a strategic leadership role, managing a small team and delivering compliant, value-driven procurement solutions.

The Role

As Category Manager, you'll be responsible for shaping and delivering public sector category strategies, ensuring procurement activity is fully compliant with PA 2023 and aligned to best practice. You'll lead a team of Buyers, manage key supplier relationships, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver transparent, robust, and effective procurement outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver
    public sector category and contract strategies
    in line with organisational objectives and the
    Procurement Act 2023
  • Oversee the design and implementation of
    contract and framework management approaches
  • Monitor contract and supplier performance using KPIs, audits, and compliance reviews
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships, including dispute resolution and performance improvement
  • Collaborate with procurement teams and stakeholders early in the lifecycle to embed
    measurable KPIs, social value, and performance outcomes
  • Ensure all procurement activity meets
    PA 2023
    , internal governance, and policy requirements
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a small team of Buyers, including performance management and skills development
  • Act as a subject matter expert on
    public sector procurement legislation and best practice

Candidate Profile

My client is looking for someone who can demonstrate:

  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
  • MCIPS qualification
    (or working towards)
  • Proven experience delivering
    large-scale public sector procurements
    , including complex contracts or frameworks
  • Strong working knowledge of the
    Procurement Act 2023
    and its practical application
  • Leadership experience with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
  • Confidence in communication and negotiation within regulated environments
  • Full driving licence (desirable)

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Income protection (75% of salary)
  • Life assurance (4x basic salary)
  • Fully funded private medical insurance
  • Health cash plan and discounted gym membership
  • 5% employer pension contribution with salary exchange
  • Holiday trading (buy or sell up to 5 days)
  • Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
  • Employee support services (legal, financial, medical, and wellbeing)
  • Exclusive mobile phone discounts

If you're a
public sector procurement professional
looking to work in an organisation committed to
compliant, transparent, and socially responsible procurement under PA 2023
, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

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