Procurement Category Specialist - Local Authority

Procurement Category Lead

Location: Berkshire - Hybrid Working Salary: £50,000 per annumPermanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking Local Authority as a Procurement Category Lead. This strategic role will see you leading procurement activity across high-value and high-risk projects, shaping category strategies, and driving best value for money across the organisation.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring procurement practices are compliant, efficient, and aligned with organisational priorities, while championing innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of category strategies for complex and high-value procurements
• Provide expert procurement advice to senior leaders, stakeholders, and directorates
• Manage and support procurement projects from concept to contract award
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance frameworks
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and improved service delivery
• Drive procurement transformation initiatives across the organisation
• Support and promote the Social Value Procurement Strategy, engaging internal and external partners
• Develop and deliver training, tools, and guidance to improve procurement capability across the organisation
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners

About You

We are looking for a commercially focused and strategic thinker who can operate confidently within a complex stakeholder environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience in procurement, commissioning, or contract management
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations (or transferable regulated experience)
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leaders
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive value for money
• Experience leading or contributing to projects or transformation initiatives
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and priorities

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