Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Public Sector

Procurement Manager / Category Manager with experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations and local government procurement categories, who has excellent staff leadership, management and IT skills, specifically in PowerPoint and Excel, is required for a well-established organisation based in Wokingham, Berkshire. This role is known within the organisation as a Procurement and Contracts Manager SALARY: £57,179 - £62,667 per annum Generous Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Procurement Manager / Category Manager with experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations and local government procurement categories, who has excellent staff leadership, management and IT skills, specifically in PowerPoint and Excel. As the Procurement Manager / Category Manager you will lead and manage procurement and contract activity across the organisation. This is a key role that ensures effective provision of professional services that meet customer needs. As the Procurement Manager / Category Manager your role will contribute to the strategy, performance, quality control and financial planning for specialist areas, whilst working collaboratively with key stakeholders, members and colleagues across the organisation. DUTIES Your duties as the Procurement Manager / Category Manager will include: Provide functional and/or operational leadership for senior procurement specialists ensuring the provision of professional services that meet customer needs Acting as member of corporate procurement project teams - providing specialist advice and input Contributing to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist area(s) Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, Members and managing key relationships e.g. with members, partners, other stakeholders Promotion of best practice in procurement and contract management across all services in the organisation through issuance of guidance and training as required CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Experience and excellent understanding of the Public Contracts regulations 2015 and the implications of the procurement act 2023 Experience in local government procurement categories Relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Procurement and supply or a recognised business qualification Strong IT skills specifically in PowerPoint and Excel Experience of using e-procurement software BENEFITS A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays An excellent local government pension scheme Use of a free onsite gym Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes A range of local & lifestyle discounts An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline And much more! APPLY TODAY By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P13397 Full-Time, Permanent, Local Government Public Sector Purchasing Category Management Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Wokingham, Berkshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Wokingham, GB

Posted Date: 5/14/2025