Procurement and Strategic Category
Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£543 - £543 Daily
Contract/Project
Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to lead at a strategic level and drive meaningful change across a major London borough?
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Strategic Category Lead to join a forward-thinking North London local authority on an initial 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across Housing Property Services and wider council priorities, delivering value for money while improving outcomes for residents and communities.
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, procurement pipelines, and complex procurement programmes, providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and key stakeholders. Working at the heart of strategic decision-making, you will oversee high-value and high-risk procurement activity, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, and best practice.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of delivering large-scale procurement and category management programmes within the public sector, alongside strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior level. You will also have proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Strategic Category Lead to join a forward-thinking North London local authority on an initial 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across Housing Property Services and wider council priorities, delivering value for money while improving outcomes for residents and communities.
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, procurement pipelines, and complex procurement programmes, providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and key stakeholders. Working at the heart of strategic decision-making, you will oversee high-value and high-risk procurement activity, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, and best practice.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of delivering large-scale procurement and category management programmes within the public sector, alongside strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior level. You will also have proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this
Reference: 225198114
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Procurement and Strategic Category
Posted on Jun 3, 2026 by CV-Library
Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£543 - £543 Daily
Contract/Project
Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to lead at a strategic level and drive meaningful change across a major London borough?
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Strategic Category Lead to join a forward-thinking North London local authority on an initial 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across Housing Property Services and wider council priorities, delivering value for money while improving outcomes for residents and communities.
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, procurement pipelines, and complex procurement programmes, providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and key stakeholders. Working at the heart of strategic decision-making, you will oversee high-value and high-risk procurement activity, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, and best practice.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of delivering large-scale procurement and category management programmes within the public sector, alongside strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior level. You will also have proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement and Strategic Category Lead to join a forward-thinking North London local authority on an initial 3-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across Housing Property Services and wider council priorities, delivering value for money while improving outcomes for residents and communities.
You will lead the development and delivery of category strategies, procurement pipelines, and complex procurement programmes, providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and key stakeholders. Working at the heart of strategic decision-making, you will oversee high-value and high-risk procurement activity, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, and best practice.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of delivering large-scale procurement and category management programmes within the public sector, alongside strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at senior level. You will also have proven leadership experience, managing and developing teams while driving continuous improvement and innovation.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this
Reference: 225198114
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