Procurement Category Manager

2 weeks ago

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom Sopra Steria Full time

Are you a Category Manager who is
knowledgeable about the Digital & IT markets? Then we've got the job for
you

Our Digital & IT Category team are
seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join their team. As a
Category Manager, you'll lead a delegated category portfolio to implement
strategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower costs to deliver
savings targets, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers.

We can offer great career progression
opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you
can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities.

This position is predominantly home
based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office
once/ twice per month.

What you'll be doing:

  • Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing
    procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed
    demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in
    service delivery
  • Delivering on a portfolio of projects as agreed with client
    collaborators, meeting expectations and timelines
  • Maximising contract compliance and undertakes procurement
    activities in accordance with PCR2015 legislation/ commercial/ contract
    law/ Standing Financial
  • Supports in the delivery of departmental revenue targets
    ensuring opportunities for growth are identified and implemented
  • Supports the uptake of the portfolio across the landscape,
    working alongside the wider teams including: Innovation, Implementation,
    Marketing and Consultancy
  • Advise on commercial and contractual issues from initial
    scoping through to contract award and contract management

What you'll bring:

  • Experience and/or knowledge of working with the Public Sector
    procurement
  • Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations, Contract Terms
    and Conditions & Policies, Procedures and Processes
  • Knowledge and/or experience of the IT market and its supply
    chains
  • Broad knowledge the tech markets (services, software,
    hardware)
  • Experience with end to end procurement delivery lifecycle
  • CIPS level 4 and above or working towards

It would be great if you had:

  • General commercial awareness
  • Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools and MS
    Office
  • Knowledge of working closely with multiple Government
    organisations and external third party suppliers
  • Awareness of procurement compliance to instruct wider
    team/clients

If you are interested in this role but
not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for,
please do apply, we'd love to hear from you

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Salford

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Amy

Salary: Up
to £40,000 per annum

Benefits: 25
days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan,
life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised as
full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance,
increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and
productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of
flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work
flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be
possible.

Loved reading about this job and want
to know more about us?

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate
services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European
leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for
NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the
taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting,
digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in
England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our
teams' expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service
excellence.

We share common values and unity of
purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for
good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at
organisational, team and individual level.

Would you like to join us on our
journey?

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