Job type
PermanentLocation
ScotlandWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Aviation & AerospacePay
58000
Category Manager | Procurement | Remote | £58000
Your new role
As Category Manager, you will play a key role in leading and delivering complex and regulated procurement activities across a diverse portfolio of goods, works and services within a multi-site organisation. Operating within a highly regulated public sector environment, you will be responsible for end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation while achieving value for money, managing risk, and driving innovation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading procurement projects from strategy development through to tender, evaluation and contract award
- Developing and implementing category management strategies aligned to organisational objectives
- Managing supplier relationships and supporting the development of contract management practices across the business
- Ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance policies
- Line managing and developing a small team of Procurement Specialists
- Supporting organisational efficiency and cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and continuous improvement
- Advising stakeholders across operational, corporate, and infrastructure functions on procurement best practice
- Supporting audit processes and contributing to procurement governance and reporting
- Embedding sustainable procurement practices, including social value, environmental impact and community benefits
- Analysing spend data to inform procurement decisions and strategy development
- Representing the procurement function internally and externally, including engagement with suppliers and stakeholders
This is a highly visible role that requires strong stakeholder engagement, influencing skills, and the ability to operate both strategically and operationally within a fast-paced environment.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Significant experience within a professional procurement role, ideally within the public sector
- Strong working knowledge of procurement regulations and best practice
- Experience of developing and delivering category management strategies
- Proven ability to manage complex procurement projects end-to-end
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing across multiple business areas
- Previous line management or team leadership experience
- Strong analytical and IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office tools
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
Ideally, you will also hold (or be working towards) MCIPS qualification and have experience in a regulated or multi-site environment.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 35-hour working week (Monday to Friday)
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
- Opportunity to work within a large, complex and regulated environment
- Exposure to high-value and strategic procurement projects
- Leadership responsibilities with scope to develop and mentor a team
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
What you need to do now
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