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Your new company
A reputable public-sector organisation in Leeds City Centre is seeking an interim Digital Category Manager to support with digital procurement activity for a period of circa 3-6 months. This is a hands-on operational role focused on delivering compliant procurement activity across digital and IT categories.

Your new role
The Digital Category Manager will be responsible for managing end‑to‑end procurement activity, with a strong emphasis on direct awards and framework call‑offs. The role is tactical in nature and will suit someone comfortable working at pace in a regulated public sector environment. Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver digital and IT procurement activity in line with public sector regulations
• Manage direct awards and framework call‑offs (e.g. CCS and other relevant frameworks)
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal stakeholders
• Ensure value for money, compliance, and timely delivery of contracts
• Support ongoing category management activity as required
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Digital / IT Category Manager within the public sector
• ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE (SC) - ESSENTIAL
• Strong working knowledge of public sector frameworks and procurement regulations
• Experience delivering operational and tactical procurement activity
• Ability to work on-site in Leeds up to two days per week

What you'll get in return

• A day rate of between £500-550 per day inside IR35 (umbrella rate)
• Hybrid working role (2 days in the office)
• An initial contract of 3-6 months

What you need to do now
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