Sefton Council is looking for three experienced Procurement Category Managers to join our Corporate Procurement Team at an exciting time of transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliant and value-for-money procurement across a diverse range of goods, services, works and ICT projects. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll lead complex procurement activity from strategy through to contract award, helping shape how the Council spends and delivers services for our communities.

About the role

You will:

• Lead and manage high-value, complex procurement projects
• Provide expert advice on the Procurement Act 2023 and Contract Procedure Rules
• Develop sourcing strategies that maximise value and minimise risk
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners
• Drive innovation, challenge existing practices and improve outcomes

About you

You’ll be a confident procurement professional with:

• Significant experience delivering complex procurements end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work at pace
• A relevant CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience)

What we offer

• Competitive local government salary and pension
• Agile and flexible working options
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing support
• Career development and professional learning opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven organisation

At Sefton, we are committed to making a real difference for our communities. If you’re passionate about procurement and want to help shape better services, we’d love to hear from you.

Click on the application pack for further information.

Closing Date - 12/06/2026

Provisional Interview Date - 24/06/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. 

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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