Location
South East London
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 03, 2026
Job Description
Job Title: Category Manager
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract
Location: South East London
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives.
Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities.
Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes.
Providing expert technical advic...
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract
Location: South East London
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join a forward-thinking local authority, supporting the delivery of high-value, complex procurement activity. This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial professional to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and delivering both value for money and social value outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Category Lead, you will be responsible for:
Providing senior-level commercial advice to support the Council in achieving its corporate objectives.
Working in partnership with internal departments as a strategic adviser on complex, high-risk, and high-value procurement activities.
Leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity, ensuring delivery of best value and social value outcomes.
Providing expert technical advic...