The Organisation Nigel Wright Group has been appointed exclusively to support a Public Sector organisation with the appointment of a Senior Procurement Manager. The Senior Procurement Category Manager will manage and lead a small team and will be office-based in the Newcastle area 1-2 days per week. The Opportunity The Senior Procurement Manager will: Develop and implement category strategy and will manage high value procurements, ensuring value for money and exceptional service provision Be the central point of contact and procurement lead for a specific category group Partner, support and maintain collaborative relationships with senior internal stakeholders Manage supplier performance Lead, guide and mentor the team About You The Senior Procurement Manager will be/have: Essential – Procurement category management expertise in building safety, H&S Essential – Comprehensive Public Procurement knowledge – PCR15, Procurement Act 23 Engaging, confident communicator - Proven track record in building relationships with Director level stakeholders Commercially minded, strategic – able to see the bigger picture Pragmatic approach Supportive, intuitive line manager and mentor