Permanent

Category Manager

Posted by 1st Executive • London, England, United Kingdom

📍 London, England 🕒 January 30, 2026

About the Role

Do you have procurement experience gained within the housing sector either in a housing association or local authority or similar.

Are you looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a newly created team.

They business has a real passion for social value, sustainability, and ESG objectives in sourcing and contract management activity as well as supporting local economic growth, SME participation, and responsible procurement objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead compliant end‑to‑end procurement activities in line with public sector procurement regulations and internal standing orders (e.g. PCR, PA23).
  • Design and run competitive tendering processes (RFQ, ITT, DPS, Frameworks, Call‑offs).
  • Negotiate contracts within governance constraints to achieve optimal commercial and service outcomes.
  • Ensure contracts are robust, auditable, and compliant with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
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