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.