Category Lead- FM

4730491
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Up to £550 per day

Category Lead, Procurement Lead, Head of Category, FM, Housing, Environment, Regeneration, Interim, £550 pd

Interim Head of Category – Housing, FM, Environmental & Regeneration
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid – minimum 2 days/week on-site)
Day Rate: Approx. £550/day (inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP

One of my Midlands-based public sector clients is seeking two experienced Heads of Category to lead procurement activity across a diverse portfolio including Housing, Hard & Soft Facilities Management, Environmental Services, and Regeneration. These roles are critical to supporting my clients’ transformation agenda and ensuring continuity of delivery across high-impact service areas.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead strategic procurement across multiple categories, ensuring compliance with PA23.
  • Provide expert guidance and leadership to category teams (up to 4 people), driving performance and consistency.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver trusted, high-quality procurement support.
  • Navigate change and transformation, ensuring governance and planning processes are robust and effective.
  • Develop category strategies aligned with Council priorities and regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Experience Required:
  • Proven experience in one or more of the following categories: Housing, Hard/Soft FM, Environmental Services and Regeneration
  • Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations, including PCR 2015, PA23 (completion of 10-module training essential), and PSR where applicable.
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to manage change and transformation effectively within a complex governance structure.

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