Assistant Procurement Category Manager

A Local Authorityclient we are working with in Essex areseeking an Interim Assistant Category Manager to join the procurement team on an initial 3 month rolling contract .

This is a generalist procurement role , offering broad exposure across multiple categories and spend areas within the Council. The successful candidate will run below threshold end-to-end tenders, support with sourcing activityand contract management, working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of procurement activity across a range of categories
• Assisting with category planning and market engagement
• Supporting tendering and sourcing exercises
• Providing procurement advice to internal stakeholders
• Helping ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal policies

Key Requirements:

• Public sector procurement experience
• Exposure to supporting and leading on the end-to-end procurement process
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an interim environment

This role offers a highly flexible working arrangement , requiring attendance in the office approximately one day per month , with the remainder remote. </p

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