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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West Yorkshire, are looking for an experienced Category Manager to join their team and play a crucial role within their Corporate Resources

Position: Category Manager (Generalist) 
Rate: £400 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Aug 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (1 day in the office) 

Job Purpose: 

• To lead and guide work within the remit of the Finance and Procurement, General Services Team.

Job Duties: 

• Deliver and guide others in the delivery of high quality procurement, e-procurement and category management, so that the Council spends its money wisely achieving both value for money and legislative compliance.
• Successfully undertake medium and high value or complexity procurement projects either working individually or leading procurement project teams.
• To support continuous improvements in commissioning, procurement and category management to assist the Council and as appropriate its partners in achieving target outcomes, best use of resources, value for money and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Aware of and successfully carries out the working practices, procedures and technical operations necessary to ensure compliant public sector procurement.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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