Category Director Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Essential Employment Full time

We are Essential Employment, a leading organization in Corporate Services, Social Care, Construction, and Environmental Services.

Our company is seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team. As a Category Director Lead, you will be responsible for managing procurement activities across various categories.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, with experience in line management and category expertise. You will be reporting to the Head of Procurement and will be expected to align yourself with the Procurement Strategy and Council priorities.

The estimated salary for this position is £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Beneath this role you'll enjoy line management responsibilities and contribute to delivering great outcomes for over 300,000 people in these areas

For more information, please visit our website and submit your CV. We look forward to hearing from you



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