Category Strategy Lead

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Cedar Full time
About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our team in East London. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement, with at least 4 years of experience in managing medium-high risk projects. A salary of £55,000-£58,500 per annum is on offer.

As a key member of the Estates and Corporate Services team, you will play a vital role in driving value for money and ensuring compliance. Your responsibilities will include leading on procurement projects, developing category plans and strategies, and providing contractual advice and guidance to stakeholders.

To succeed in this role, you will require excellent communication and project management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment. If you have a passion for procurement and a drive to deliver results, we encourage you to apply.

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on public sector projects
  • Strong understanding of NEC or JCT contract suites or relevant category experience
  • Ability to implement category strategies and develop procurement processes and pipeline


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