Job Description
Your new company
A reputable public-sector organisation in Sheffield City Centre is looking to appoint a personable and driven procurement professional with a background in public-sector procurement to join their growing team.
Your new role
As Category Manager, you will lead and support complex, strategic procurement activity across a varied category portfolio, including ICT and Corporate Services. In this role, you'll partner with senior stakeholders, shape procurement category strategies within your given area of spend, lead tendering and contract management processes, and ensure compliant, value‑driven outcomes.
You will also line manage a Procurement Officer, providing day‑to‑day direction, support, and performance management, while contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence across the procurement function. Under the Procurement Act 2023, you will take the lead on end-to-end tendering processes which deliver value for money and cost savings for the organisation.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong experience in procurement and/or contract management in multiple category areas.
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Experience of managing people
- Working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and able to navigate public sector procurement legislation
- Supplier relationship management skills
- Proven experience of leading tenders from market engagement through to contract award and contract management.
- Ideally you will have CIPS Level 4 as a minimum
What you'll get in return
- A starting salary between £39,500 - 42,500
- Market supplement of £7,500 (reviewed annually)
- Flexible and hybrid working with only 2 days per week required in the office in Sheffield
- Competitive pension scheme with circa 21% contribution
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + Christmas closure + extra days after bank holidays!
- Opportunity to subscribe to private healthcare through AXA
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness classes
- Discounted bus travel and city centre parking
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
To be considered for this role, you will need to bring previous procurement experience gained within the UK public sector, along with experience of line managing staff. Ideally you will be minimum CIPS Level 4 qualified.
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