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
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
Rate:
£618/day
Location:
Reading
IR35 Status:
Outside
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Other
Seniority Level:
Senior