Assistant Category Manager
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 01, 2026
SF Partners are supporting an established client within Further Education that are looking to recruit an Assistant Category Manager on a permanent basis. This role sits within a lovely team with opportunities for progression and development
Hours: full time Monday to Friday
Salary: £31,000-£36,500
What you'll do
Run RFQs/tenders from plan to award (supplier comms, evaluation, award records).
Source via collaborative frameworks and manage below‑threshold activity to procedure.
Support above‑threshold procurement (PA23/PCR2015) including key docs and notices.
Support contract management, KPI capture and benefits reporting (savings/social value).
Advise stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships.
What we're looking for
Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
CIPS Foundation (or equivalent) or commitment to work towards.
Procurement experience running RFQs/tenders and keeping ac...
Hours: full time Monday to Friday
Salary: £31,000-£36,500
What you'll do
Run RFQs/tenders from plan to award (supplier comms, evaluation, award records).
Source via collaborative frameworks and manage below‑threshold activity to procedure.
Support above‑threshold procurement (PA23/PCR2015) including key docs and notices.
Support contract management, KPI capture and benefits reporting (savings/social value).
Advise stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships.
What we're looking for
Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
CIPS Foundation (or equivalent) or commitment to work towards.
Procurement experience running RFQs/tenders and keeping ac...