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Interim Category Manager - FM

Birmingham Temporary £450 - £500 per day View Job Description
As an Interim Category Manager, you will manage category activity within Procurement for a Public Sector organisation. You will help keep purchasing plans clear, practical and aligned with the needs of the organisation during this temporary assignment.
  • Competitive Day Rate.
  • Hybrid Working.

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Public Sector in Birmingham.

Job Description

  • Manage category activity to support clear and consistent procurement planning.
  • Review category needs and priorities, helping teams make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Develop and maintain category plans that reflect current business requirements.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to understand demand and improve procurement outcomes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve value, process efficiency and supplier arrangements.
  • Support sourcing activity and ensure category requirements are clearly defined.
  • Monitor category performance and provide clear updates on progress and key actions.
  • Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation throughout the assignment.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Category Manager should have:

  • Experience managing procurement categories and category plans.
  • Knowledge of sourcing activity and supplier arrangements.
  • The ability to review business needs and turn them into clear procurement actions.
  • Experience working with stakeholders to understand purchasing requirements.
  • Confidence monitoring category activity and reporting on progress.
  • Strong organisation when maintaining procurement records and documents.

What's on Offer

  • 3-6 months contract, with potential to extend
  • Daily rate of £450 to £500, dependent on the level of experience.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Siobhan Pearson
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141287
Phone number
+441132437709

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Siobhan Pearson
Consultant phone
+441132437709
Job reference
JN-112026-7141287