Category Lead
2 days ago
About the Role
">We are seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager to join our team at Police Digital Service.
">Job Summary
">The Senior Category Manager will be responsible for undertaking high-risk, high-value contract procurement and related procurement activities, including market development, tendering, implementation, and monitoring of procurement contracts.
">This role requires expertise in procurement, commercial, and legal advice to members of the Company and external forces as required.
">Main Responsibilities
">- Lead the procurement process for high-risk, high-value ICT-related contracts, ensuring compliance with PCR 2015 and other relevant regulations;
- Develop and implement category management strategies to profile, benchmark, research, and assess the market;
- Manage procurement pilots, initiatives, and product trials, and conduct market research for new or revised products, in conjunction with ICT stakeholders;
- Provide expert procurement, commercial, and legal advice to members of the Company and external forces as required.
Requirements
">- MCIPS Level 6 or equivalent experience, technical knowledge, and expertise in ICT Services;
- Extensive experience in category management and procurement;
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law and EU Public Procurement Regulations and legislation;
- Ability to manage staff and negotiate with suppliers effectively;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
">- Competitive salary of £75,000 per annum;
- Flexible working hours and remote work options;
- Pension scheme and life assurance cover;
- EAP with welfare benefits and retail discounts;
- Remote GP, mental health, and physiotherapy appointments via video consultation;
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and flexible return to work policy;
- One paid day off per year for volunteering.
Working Arrangements
">This is a remote role requiring NPPV3 and SC clearances.
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