Digital Procurement Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Shared Services Connected Ltd Full time

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to take on a challenging role in our Digital & IT category team?

You will lead a small team and take ownership for the delivery of three of our Digital & IT category frameworks. Developing specific strategic sourcing programs/strategies across our client base and being responsible for the delivery of several key projects.

We can offer great career progression opportunities, the ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs, and training and development opportunities.

This position is predominantly home-based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once/twice per month.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Working closely within the Digital and IT Category to ensure effective management and delivery of portfolio framework agreements.
  • Reviewing and negotiating draft contracts for the category area.
  • Leading and developing a small team of Category Managers and Buyers.
  • Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.
  • Analysing data and identifying areas of cost savings and operational improvements to advise procurement plans.
  • Supporting the Senior Category Manager with the management of key areas of improvement such as review of purchasing procedures, benchmarking, and day-to-day customer and supplier interactions.

Requirements:

  • Experience of working within IT markets (or sub-categories) and knowledge of their supply chains.
  • Experience of working within a UK public sector procurement setting and working experience of UK Public Contracts Regulations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, & Outlook & E-Procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba.
  • CIPS Level 5 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations or working towards - or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Leading a team/line management experience.
  • Contract management experience.

Desirable:

  • Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions.
  • Experience and/or knowledge or working within the NHS.

We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements.



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