We are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager or Senior Category Buyer to join this award-winning public sector procurement team.  This is a 2 year fixed term contract opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to gain some valuable experience working as part of a team which has accreditation to the CIPS Procurement Excellence Program.

Within your role as a Procurement Manager, you’ll have responsibility for ensuring that all aspects of the procurement cycle are planned and managed to meet the programme delivery timelines. 

About you

• Experience managing end-to-end procurement across a broad range of indirect categories (e.g. Professional Services, HR, IT, Estates, FM, Marketing) and you’ll have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Procurement Best Practice. 
• A strong track record of successfully developing meaningful stakeholder engagement at all levels and across different business areas to implement and embed new ways of working.
• You'll have excellent communication skills combined with the ability to work closely with your peers in delivering concurrent projects to tight deadlines. 
• Previous experience in working in a regulated environment is desirable but not essential. 

This is an opportunity to join a very professional and friendly public sector team where personal growth is actively encouraged.  

Langley Search & Selection Ltd is a diverse, minority-owned business and we are passionate about promoting diversity and equality. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability status or gender and particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.