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Your new company
Hays are working with a reputable public-sector organisation in Sheffield to recruit a temporary Category Manager to support the team through a busy period. The role requires just 1 day per week in the office (Wednesdays), so you'll get a great work-life balance.

Your new role
The Category Manager will support the wider Procurement team with sourcing activities, which will entail:

• Leading end-to-end procurement activity across assigned categories in line with public sector regulations (Procurement Act 2023)
• Delivering competitive call-offs from frameworks and manage open market tender exercises
• Engage and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and shape requirements
• Work collaboratively with suppliers, ensuring value for money and compliance
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate bids, and support contract award processes

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience within public-sector procurement and awareness of PA23
• Strong knowledge of different routes to market, including the use of frameworks
• Confident stakeholder and supplier management skills
• Able to deliver compliant and efficient procurements at pace
• Availability to commute to Sheffield 1 day per week (Wednesdays) – please note this role is not accessible by public transport, so ideally you will have your own mode of transport

What you'll get in return

• A 5-month temporary contract working within a strategic and well-established procurement team
• Hybrid and flexible working – just 1 day per week in the office, 4 days working from home!
• Hourly rate between £20.44–24.61 depending on experience (annual equivalent salary of £39.9K - £48.1K)

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.