Senior Category Manager

Role: Senior Category Manager - Security Detection Framework

Location: Reading (2 days per week on-site, remaining time remote)

Contract Length: 9 months

IR35: Outside scope

Rate: £75-77.20 per hour

Clearance: Active SC clearance preferred

This role is with our client in the public sector and sits at the intersection of perimeter security, CCTV and facilities security procurement, working within a highly regulated and sensitive environment.

Why this could interest you

• High-impact remit in a nationally significant organisation
• Strategic ownership of a complex Security Detection Framework
• Well-defined outside IR35 engagement with a very strong hourly rate
• Hybrid working model with only 2 days on-site per week

Top experience they are looking for

• Proven procurement/category management experience in perimeter security, CCTV, and facilities security
• Strong track record in public sector procurement (including regulated environments)
• Working experience or exposure to the NPSA and associated security standards/guidance

Key elements of the role

• Developing and implementing category strategies for security-related spend, aligned with business and stakeholder objectives
• Leading complex strategic sourcing activities (including RFx, supplier evaluation and selection, and contract negotiation)
• Owning commercial and contractual management, ensuring robust contract administration and compliance
• Driving supplier relationship management, including segmentation, risk identification and mitigation, and performance management
• Providing commercial assurance and managing project and commercial risk across key security categories
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to secure buy-in for category strategies and supply base decisions

Profile that tends to fit well

• Seasoned Category Manager / Senior Procurement Manager with strong security category experience
• Background in public sector or highly regulated environments
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on delivery level