Procurement Category Specialist – Local Authority

Procurement Category Lead

Location: Berkshire - Hybrid Working

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking Local Authority as a Procurement Category Lead. This strategic role will see you leading procurement activity across high-value and high-risk projects, shaping category strategies, and driving best value for money across the organisation.

You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring procurement practices are compliant, efficient, and aligned with organisational priorities, while championing innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of category strategies for complex and high-value procurements

Provide expert procurement advice to senior leaders, stakeholders, and directorates

Manage and support procurement projects from concept to contract award

Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and governance frameworks

Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and improved service delivery

Drive procurement transformation initiatives across the organisation

Support and promote the Social Value Procurement Strategy, engaging internal and external partners

Develop and deliver training, tools, and guidance to improve procurement capability across the organisation

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners

About You

We are looking for a commercially focused and strategic thinker who can operate confidently within a complex stakeholder environment.

You will have

Proven experience in procurement, commissioning, or contract management

Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations (or transferable regulated experience)

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leaders

Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive value for money

Experience leading or contributing to projects or transformation initiatives

Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and priorities

Have the expertise and experience?

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