Strategic Category Manager

4 days ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Barclay Meade Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to join our team at Barclay Meade as a Strategic Category Manager. This is a permanent role that is essential in developing and leading a new corporate category team for Professional Services, including HR, Finance, Marketing, and ICT.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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
Requirements
  • 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
About Barclay Meade

Barclay Meade is a leading provider of professional services, and we are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, and we are looking for talented individuals who share our values and are passionate about procurement and category management.



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