6-Month Contract with a local authority Summary The Category Manager will play a crucial role in delivering strategic procurement and category management activities that align with organizational objectives and enhance value for money. This position involves providing expert commercial and procurement advice, leading complex and high-value procurement projects, developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and organizational policies. Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies aligned with organizational priorities and financial objectives. Create and maintain category plans to support future procurement requirements. Identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvement, innovation, and efficiencies. Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to inform procurement strategies and decisions. Lead end-to-end procurement exercises, including complex, high-risk, and high-value projects. Prepare pro...