Indirect Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time

This permanent role is essential in developing and leading a new corporate category team for Professional Services, including HR, Finance, Marketing, and ICT. This is a strategic position vital in steering the direction of the organisation's procurement policies and ensuring compliance with public sector contracts. Foster close relationships with the market to understand supplier capabilities and innovative contract delivery options
Develop a comprehensive commercial category strategy and policy, ensuring alignment with current legislation
Conduct regular business and market analysis to inform future category plans
Develop and implement new KPIs for contract management in line with Government Commercial Framework
Represent the organisation in all aspects of public sector procurement and associated commercial issues
Experience in strategic procurement project and programme management within the public sector
Experience in defining and leading commercial policy, procedures, and processes
Opportunity to lead and influence the direction of procurement policies in a significant public sector organisation
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
The role includes a competitive salary, pension, annual leave and long term security/development.

If you are an experienced and inspirational leader with a passion for procurement and a knack for strategic category management, our client would love to hear from you.


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