Jackson Hogg Procurement division are pleased to be partnering with a public sector organisation in Durham on the appointment of a Procurement Category Specialist to join their team.
If you’re passionate about procurement and motivated by delivering meaningful social value, this role offers the chance to lead a diverse portfolio of procurement projects while developing your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking service.
The role of Procurement Category Specialist is a full-time and permanent role offering £40-45k depending on experience.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working - 3 days WFH and 2 days in office
- Flexible working hours on a 37.5 hour week
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 32 days on length of service
- Purchase holiday scheme of additional 10 days
- Discounted gym membership
- New, modern office environment
The Role:
- Manage category spend across a range of goods, works, and services to secure high-quality contracts that deliver demonstrable value for money.
- Provide professional procurement advice and support to service areas and partner organisations.
- Lead on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the procurement strategy, policies, systems, and processes.
- Deliver compliant, commercially effective procurement exercises in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
- Work as part of a collaborative procurement team, reporting directly to the Procurement Manager
The Person/Requirements:
- This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, commercially aware, and committed to supporting strong governance, innovation, and social value outcomes.
- 5 years' experience in a Procurement role
- Ideally CIPS qualified, working towards or willing to complete
For more information, please get in touch with Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead | Procurement at Jackson Hogg Recruitment.
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Gemma Yeadon
Gemma is the procurement specialist within the supply chain team, having joined Jackson Hogg in 2021. Gemma began her recruitment career in 2015, with most of her experience being across the procurement, purchasing and supply chain sectors. Typical roles Gemma would look after include purchasing assistants, supply chain coordinators, procurement officers, junior buyers, buyers, senior buyers, category managers, purchasing managers and procurement managers. Gemma loves all things interior design, long beach walks and brunches, as well as pencil portrait drawing.
Sector Lead - Procurement
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