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Procurement Category Lead

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 54,500 - 57,640 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Procurement Category Lead

Salary: £54,458 - £57,640
 Contract: Fixed Term 6 Month Contract | Hybrid Working
Location: Liverpool (Hybrid Working - 2 days per week onsite)

Overview

We're supporting a major, devolved public authority at the forefront of economic transformation-responsible for delivering large-scale investment across transport, infrastructure, skills, and business growth. With a regional economy worth over £35bn and a clear ambition to drive innovation, regeneration, and inclusive growth, this organisation plays a central role in improving outcomes for over 1.6 million residents.

As a Procurement Category Lead, you'll operate at the heart of this transformation-leading strategic procurement activity, influencing senior decision-making, and delivering high-impact commercial outcomes that support long-term regional ambitions.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead category management and deliver end-to-end procurement projects

Manage and develop a high-performing procurement team

Partner with senior stakeholders to shape procurement pipelines and strategy

Deliver complex, high-value commercial procurements

Ensure compliance with PCR2015, PA23, and governance frameworks

Drive continuous improvement and embed procurement best practice

What We're Looking For

Strong public sector procurement experience, with a proven track record

In-depth knowledge of PCR2015 and PA23 regulations

Experience across the full commercial lifecycle

Expertise in category management and strategic sourcing

Proven delivery of complex, high-value procurements

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships

Leadership experience, with a focus on developing teams

Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

CIPS Level 6 (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards

(Rullion is a recruitment agency)

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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