Category Specialist
4 months ago
**Job Details**:
- **Posted**: about 5 hours ago
- **Location**: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
- **Job Type**: Permanent
- **Salary**: £31,642 - £38,093
- **Discipline**: Supply Chain & Procurement
- **Function**: Category Manager/Category Analyst
- **Job Ref**: 36802
**About the role**:
We are currently looking for a **Category Specialist** to join our client, an **award-winning, high performing, academic **institution based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
As a **Category Specialist**, you will be responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing an operational category plan.
**Salary: £31,642 - £38,093**
**Responsibilities**
- Setting the direction of assigned category, leading the development and implementation of the operational category plan based on market knowledge and data analysis to support strategic goals
- Developing and implementing sourcing plans
- Provide operational, commercial and procurement advice to key stakeholders
- Run tenders and lead supplier contract negotiations
- Implement effective supplier and contract management for key suppliers
- Support the Head of Procurement, ensuring effective arrangements are in place for compliance with external and internal procurement regulations
**Experience**
- Experience in developing and leading an operational category plan, including developing sourcing strategies and using market knowledge and data analysis to inform the approach and decisions
- Experience leading tenders and contract negotiations, with a focus on achieving value for money and direct savings
- Knowledge of current public sector procurement standards and regulations and ensuring compliance with these requirements
- Experience in working in a complex (ideally matrix) organisation
**Benefits**
- 35 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Excellent employer pension contributions
- Discounted travel
- Nurseries and childcare discounts and vouchers
- Learning and development opportunities
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