Procurement & Strategic Category Lead
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Contract
- £500 - £550 per day
Job Description:
Procurement & Strategic Category Lead
Based in London, hybrid
Length: 3 months initially
Inside IR35
We are looking for an exceptional Procurement & Strategic Category Lead to join the council and play a key role in delivering high-impact procurement strategies that drive value for money, social value, and community wealth building.
The role will be working solely for the council’s Housing Property Services department contracts which cover repairs and maintenance, mechanical and electrical and capital improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities include:
*Develop and deliver strategic category management plans and procurement pipelines
*Lead complex, high-value procurement projects and negotiations
*Provide expert advice to directors, boards, and partners
*Drive innovation, sustainability, and social value outcomes
*Influence major financial decisions and ensure value for money
*Build strong partnerships across public, private, and voluntary sectors
Experience and knowledge required:
*Professional procurement qualification (e.g. Level 5 or equivalent)
*Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Register
*Strong experience in public sector procurement and category management
*Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex projects
*Experience leading teams through change and transformation
*Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance, and policy
To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team
Based in London, hybrid
Length: 3 months initially
Inside IR35
We are looking for an exceptional Procurement & Strategic Category Lead to join the council and play a key role in delivering high-impact procurement strategies that drive value for money, social value, and community wealth building.
The role will be working solely for the council’s Housing Property Services department contracts which cover repairs and maintenance, mechanical and electrical and capital improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities include:
*Develop and deliver strategic category management plans and procurement pipelines
*Lead complex, high-value procurement projects and negotiations
*Provide expert advice to directors, boards, and partners
*Drive innovation, sustainability, and social value outcomes
*Influence major financial decisions and ensure value for money
*Build strong partnerships across public, private, and voluntary sectors
Experience and knowledge required:
*Professional procurement qualification (e.g. Level 5 or equivalent)
*Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Professional Register
*Strong experience in public sector procurement and category management
*Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex projects
*Experience leading teams through change and transformation
*Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance, and policy
To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team
Job number 3561858
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Company Details:
Venn Group
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: IT
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