Commercial Category Director
6 days ago
**Job Summary**
This is a permanent role that is crucial 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.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Develop and lead a new corporate category team for Professional Services, including HR, Finance, Marketing, and IT
- Implement a category-led approach, transitioning current routes to market for efficiency and effectiveness
- 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
- Manage and mentor a team of approximately four direct reports, ensuring alignment with other category teams
- 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
**Job Requirements:**
- Experience in strategic procurement project and programme management within the public sector
- Fully qualified CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply) or equivalent experience
- Understanding of Public Procurement Regulations (2015 and 2023)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
- Proficiency in mentoring and developing team members
- Experience in defining and leading commercial policy, procedures, and processes
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to develop new processes and techniques
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence and drive stakeholder engagement
**Benefits:**
- Opportunity to lead and influence the direction of procurement policies in a significant public sector organisation
- Work with a dynamic and motivated team
- Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive employee benefits package
The role includes a competitive salary, pension, annual leave and long term security/development.
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