Category Manager

Procurement – Technology Category Manager (Sourcing)

Location: London or Leeds Hybrid (2 or 3 day per week onsite)

Contract Type: Contract

SC clearable

Day Rate: Up to £650 inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead a complex sourcing project under the Procurement Act 2023 . This role involves managing an end-to-end tender process for technology solutions on behalf of the ensuring full compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Management:

• Plan and execute a full procurement process in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Develop and issue tender documentation, manage clarifications, and oversee evaluation stages.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine and validate requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and ensure alignment between technical needs and procurement strategy.

Governance & Compliance:

• Take documents through internal governance checkpoints and maintain audit-ready records.
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory and organisational procurement policies.
• Project Management:
• Create and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Systems & Tools:
• Use an e-tendering platform (ideally Proactis, or similar).
• Ensure accurate data entry, reporting, and document control within the system.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience running complex technology tenders within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement legislation, particularly the Procurement Act 2023.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and translate technical requirements into clear procurement deliverables.
• Competence in project management, including risk management and governance processes.
• Experience using e-tendering systems (Proactis or equivalent).