Interim Category Manager

6 days ago


London, UK, United Kingdom dnevo Partners Full time

We are seeking an exceptionally talented procurement professional to join our Commercial Hub as a Category Lead (Head of Categories). This interim role offers a unique opportunity to lead procurement activities across various categories, including ICT, Finance, HR, Professional Services, and Social Care, for a dynamic London local authority.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the procurement process across multiple categories, ensuring value for money and compliance with Public Contracts Regulations.
  • Develop and deliver procurement strategies that align with the council's objectives and meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
  • Drive procurement activity for high-value, complex contracts, ensuring robust commercial outcomes and sustainable results.
  • Provide expert advice on the use of procurement frameworks, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, and traditional tendering procedures.
  • Engage with multi-disciplinary teams, fostering strong partnerships through consultation and negotiation with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all procurement activities are delivered in line with regulatory requirements, council policies, and best practice standards.
  • Manage supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement in contract performance.


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in public sector procurement, with a strong understanding of Public Contracts Regulations.
  • Hands-on experience in leading complex tenders across various categories of spend.
  • Demonstrated commercial expertise in large-scale, high-value procurement processes.
  • Familiarity with procurement frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems.
  • Strong experience in partnership working within multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Preferred experience in using Atamis e-procurement system.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.


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