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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 Senior Category Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their procurement operations.        

Position: Senior Category Manager
Rate: £34.79 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (Aug 2026) Possible Extension  

Purpose:

• To provide a professional, customer-focused service for the procurement of goods, services and works for the Council, within a category management framework.

Job Responsibilities: 

• To achieve best value and cost effectiveness, with an emphasis on achieving efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• It will be your responsibility to ensure their team have a full understanding and control of all third party spend associated with the category and ensure a planned, proactive approach is maintained to improve procurement activity within the category of spend across the Council.
• Provide procurement guidance and deliver training to Council officers and elected members.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Senior Category Manager role or equivalent.
• CIPS level 6
• 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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