Procurement Category Lead

Salary: 54,458 - 57,640
Contract: Fixed Term 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working - 2 days per week onsite)

We're supporting a major, devolved public authority at the forefront of economic transformation-responsible for delivering large-scale investment across transport, infrastructure, skills, and business growth. With a regional economy worth over 35bn and a clear ambition to drive innovation, regeneration, and inclusive growth, this organisation plays a central role in improving outcomes for over 1.6 million residents.

As a Procurement Category Lead, you'll operate at the heart of this transformation-leading strategic procurement activity, influencing senior decision-making, and delivering high-impact commercial outcomes that support long-term regional ambitions.

• Lead category management and deliver end-to-end procurement projects

• Manage and develop a high-performing procurement team

• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape procurement pipelines and strategy

• Deliver complex, high-value commercial procurements

• Ensure compliance with PCR2015, PA23, and governance frameworks

• Drive continuous improvement and embed procurement best practice

• Strong public sector procurement experience, with a proven track record

• In-depth knowledge of PCR2015 and PA23 regulations

• Experience across the full commercial lifecycle

• Expertise in category management and strategic sourcing

• Proven delivery of complex, high-value procurements

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships

• Leadership experience, with a focus on developing teams

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

• CIPS Level 6 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards
  
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