Procurement & Strategic Category Lead

London, United Kingdom Posted on 19/03/2026

Position Overview

We're looking for a Procurement & Strategic Category Lead for our public sector client based in London on an initial 3 month contract, paying up to £550 per day (Inside IR35).

This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office as required for collaboration and key meetings.

Role Responsibilities

The successful Procurement & Strategic Category Lead will be responsible for leading strategic procurement activity across key categories, delivering value for money, and supporting large-scale programmes within a complex public sector environment.

Required Experience and Skills

• Strategic procurement and category management within the public sector
• Leading end to end procurement activity across complex programmes
• Commercial negotiations and supplier engagement
• Developing category strategies and procurement pipelines
• Stakeholder management across senior leadership, finance, legal, and operational teams
• Delivering value for money, social value, and compliance with procurement regulations
• Managing or leading teams within a procurement function
• Experience within a local authority or wider public sector setting is highly desirable.

How to Apply

Interested? Please apply below.

Procurement, Category Management, Public Sector, Local Authority, Commercial, Strategic Procurement, Contract Management, Stakeholder Management