Business Services Strategic Lead

21 hours ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority Full time

**Job Overview**

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking an experienced Business Services Strategic Lead to join its team. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining category strategies to enable the procurement team to engage strategically with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in end-to-end category management, with experience of delivering projects or programmes within the Public Sector. They will also possess excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, negotiating and presentation skills.

**Responsibilities**

  • Develop and maintain category strategies to ensure business outcomes and Value for Money are optimally delivered
  • Lead the development of category management through analysis of business requirements and the gathering of intelligence
  • Manage project portfolios and track progress to deliver against FCA priorities efficiently and effectively

**Requirements**

  • Demonstrable evidence of delivering end-to-end category management and procurement processes
  • Proven experience of managing teams and leading strategic initiatives
  • Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, negotiating and presentation skills

**What You'll Get**

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the development of the FCA's procurement function
  • Chance to develop your skills and expertise in category management and procurement
  • A competitive salary of £80,000-£110,000 per annum, depending on location and experience


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