Category Manager

4 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom VanRath Full time

**Job Title:** Category Manager - Public Sector Procurement Expert

**Overview:** VANRATH is assisting a large Public Sector Organisation in recruiting a Category Manager to join their team. The role is based in various locations across Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Ballymena, Omagh, and Armagh.

**Salary:** £40,221 - £43,421 per annum.

**Job Description:** As a Category Manager, you will assist the Senior Category Manager and Head of Procurement in ensuring the successful implementation and delivery of a compliant, consistent, and professional procurement service. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Managing a Procurement Category to deliver effective category management strategies based on business needs and emerging trends.
  • Developing and implementing category management strategies to achieve value for money and supply chain improvement.
  • Managing contract reviews to ensure contract performance aligns with KPIs and customer requirements.
  • Developing an effective category management team to ensure competent and sustainable procurement resources are available.
  • Establishing strategic supplier relationships to identify performance improvements.
  • Applying risk management methodologies to support high-value/high-risk contracts.

**Requirements:** To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree (UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 6) or equivalent in a relevant field, with two years' experience in procurement within a Public Sector setting, or five years' experience in procurement in a Public Sector setting, and two years' experience in staff management or supervision, and three years' experience in managing the full procurement lifecycle.

**Why Choose This Role?:** As a Category Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the Public Sector Organisation's procurement strategy, driving value for money, and improving supply chain efficiency. If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.


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