Procurement Category Lead

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Investigo Full time

About the Role - Investigo is seeking a skilled Procurement Category Lead to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT procurement and marketing, with a strong focus on driving innovation and best practice.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to support business objectives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to drive value and innovation
  • Optimize procurement processes to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget
  • Communicate procurement best practices to stakeholders to drive maximum benefit and compliance


Requirements

  • Proven experience in end-to-end category management, including strategy development, tendering, and commercial negotiation
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent, with CIPS or equivalent qualification in procurement and strategic sourcing


Salary: £50,000 - £60,000


Location: Hybrid working arrangement, with 1 day required in Oxford head office and 1 day in a local site



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