We are currently partnering with one of the Midlands most reputable housing providers who are looking to appoint a Category Manager on a 24 month FTC, paying up to up to £50,715 per annum.

The role will be mainly home based with occasional travel to Midlands offices.

You’ll lead complex, compliant sourcing activities and develop strategic category plans that align with both operational needs and long-term goals. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll play a critical role in optimising supplier performance, delivering social value, and embedding best-in-class procurement practices.

Daily duties will include (but not limited to):

Leading end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse portfolio, aligned to the new Procurement Act 2024

Developing and delivering category strategies using structured methodologies

Championing compliant, value-for-money outcomes through competitive tendering and strong supplier engagement

Collaborating with finance and operational teams to ensure budgets, sourcing plans, and contract performance are aligned

Mentoring junior colleagues and contribute to organisation-wide procurement maturity and innovation

Driving performance monitoring, contract handovers, and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience required:

Strong experience in regulated procurement, ideally with exposure to public sector or housing environments

Excellent understanding of the Procurement Act 2024 and public procurement principles

Proven track record in managing sourcing lifecycles, developing category strategies, and influencing senior stakeholders

Commercially astute, with an eye for innovation, risk management, and long-term value

A collaborative, proactive mindset with excellent communication skills

Rewards and Benefits:

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

Family friendly policies

Access to an employee assistanceprogramme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts

Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a

Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and employer of up to 12%

Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

Working hours:

Monday - Friday

9.00am - 5.00pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom