Our client, a Housing Association based in Birmingham, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager on a permanent basis offering a salary of £45,500 - 48,500. The position is due to start ASAP, dependent on notice and travel will be required to the office one day per week. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PCR 2013/PA 23, ideally within a Social Housing setting. Duties will include (but are not limited to): Planning, coordinating and managing procurement activity, maximising savings, value for money and social value for a range of assigned spend categoriesActively supporting internal stakeholders on the procurement journey from forward planning, establishing the requirement and procurement strategy, to tendering and contract awardManaging compliance within internal Group Procurement Policy and external legal obligations (including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 23)Supporting internal stakeholders with contract management advice and guidance and ensure accurate contract data and reporting is maintained in line with legal requirementsManaging end to end procurement projects, developing and delivering category strategies in line with overall business strategies and influence a broad network of business stakeholders to ensure the group requirements are aligned and commercially maximised with effective procurement solutions Experience required: Knowledge and understanding of PCR 2015 and PA 2023MCIPS qualification is desirable but not