Category Manager – Public Sector Procurement | £55k + Bonus & Travel Subsidy | Northamptonshire / Buckinghamshire (Hybrid) To apply & learn more please send your CV to jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk Are you an end-to-end public sector procurement professional ready to step into a high-impact strategic sourcing role supporting nationally critical infrastructure and services across the UK? This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute procurement professional to join a well-established, high-performing procurement function within a complex, regulated environment. You’ll take ownership of high-value sourcing projects across a broad corporate services portfolio, partnering with senior stakeholders and shaping supplier strategy that drives real operational impact. If you enjoy navigating governance-heavy environments, leading open tenders, and influencing across a matrix organisation this role offers the scale and stability many procurement professionals are looking for. What You’ll Be Doing:

Leading end-to-end sourcing activity across a range of corporate services categories (e.g., HR, professional services, consultancy, financial services & more). Designing and executing innovative sourcing strategies that deliver value, resilience, and compliance. Managing full tender lifecycles, including open tenders outside of frameworks. Driving complex commercial evaluations and negotiations with key suppliers. Building strong supplier relationships and improving ongoing performance. Partnering closely with stakeholders to provide strategic commercial guidance. Proactively identifying and mitigating commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks.

What We’re Looking For:

Circa 4+ years’ procurement experience with ownership of end-to-end sourcing projects. Preferably a strong background in public sector or regulated environments (NHS, government, utilities, transport etc for example). Exposure to Procurement Act 2023 or relevant public procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015) is highly desirable for the role. Commercially sharp with strong negotiation capability. Self-starter mindset with a collaborative approach. Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence and challenge constructively. CIPS (or working towards) beneficial but not essential.

Why This Role Stands Out:

Join a large, mature procurement function with clear structure. Work on high-impact, nationally significant public sourcing programmes. Broad, varied corporate services / indirect spend, no two projects are the same. Strong internal progression and professional development support (including CIPS sponsorship). Hybrid model with flexibility to work from multiple regional offices (London, Birmingham, MK). Stable, long-term environment within a complex and respected organisation.

If you’re looking to step into a role where you can truly own complex sourcing activity, influence senior stakeholders, and build your career within a structured public sector environment then this could be the move you’ve been waiting for. 📩 For a confidential discussion, contact Oskar at jobsoe@bramwithconsulting.co.uk Key Words: Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Category Manager, Senior Buyer, Buyer, Category Lead, Procurement Lead, Sourcing Lead, Commercial Manager, Public Sector Procurement, Public Sector, Procurement Act 2023, PCR 2015, Public Sector Regulations, Strategic Sourcing, End-to-End Procurement, Tender Management, Procurement Specialist, Indirect Procurement, Professional Services Procurement, Government Procurement, Utilities Procurement, Transport Procurement, London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Home Counties, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, West Midlands, Leicester, Northampton, Bedford, Luton, Watford, St Albans. #J-18808-Ljbffr