Assistant Procurement Category Manager

Interim Assistant Category Manager Location: Berkshire (1 day per month onsite) Contract: Initial 3–6 months A public-sector client are seeking an Interim Assistant Category Manager to join the procurement team on an initial 3–6 month contract. This is a generalist procurement role, offering broad exposure across multiple categories, with a particular emphasis on Social Care and IT. The successful candidate will run below threshold end-to-end tenders, support with sourcing activity and contract management, working closely with key stakeholders across the organisation. Key Responsibilities: * Supporting the delivery of procurement activity across a range of categories * Assisting with category planning and market engagement * Supporting tendering and sourcing exercises * Providing procurement advice to internal stakeholders * Helping ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal policies Key Requirements: * Public sector procurement experience * Exposure to Social Care and/or IT procurement is advantageous but not essential * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills * Ability to work independently in an interim environment This role offers a highly flexible working arrangement, requiring attendance in the office approximately one day per month, with the remainder remote