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Senior Category Manager

Ref: AS9191276

Manchester, England

£65,000

  • Permanent
  • Public Sector Procurement
  • Digital And IT Procurement
  • Healthcare Category Management

About the candidate

A strong Senior Category Manager with a solid background across public sector and healthcare procurement, particularly within digital, IT, products and services categories. They bring hands-on experience managing complex tender activity, supplier negotiations and contract management, with a clear understanding of current public procurement requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023.

They are confident working with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and diverse supplier bases, and have a calm, collaborative style that works well in high-pressure environments. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can continue improving procurement processes, building supplier partnerships and supporting team development.

What makes them great?

  • Procurement regulation knowledge: Up to date with the latest public procurement requirements, including the Procurement Act 2023, supporting compliant and robust decision-making.
  • Efficiency focused: Has developed procurement strategies that reduced operational costs, improved process efficiency and supported better service delivery.
  • Collaborative leader: Comfortable leading cross-functional teams, mentoring colleagues and building stronger supplier relationships in busy, high-pressure settings.

Areas of expertise

  • Public sector procurement: Experienced in managing regulated tender processes, governance and supplier onboarding across healthcare and wider public sector environments.
  • Category management: Strong exposure to digital, IT, healthcare products and services, with the ability to shape strategies that improve value and service delivery.
  • Stakeholder and supplier management: Confident engaging internal teams and external suppliers to improve collaboration, contract outcomes and procurement efficiency.