Professional Services Category Manager

23 hours ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Category Manager for Professional Services - Inside IR35

We are working with a global utilities organisation on their journey towards becoming fully Net Zero/Carbon Neutral. They require a dynamic and delivery-focused Category Manager to lead the procurement of Professional Services.

About the Role:

  • Lead the procurement of Professional Services, including HR, Legal Services, Audit, Consultancy, and Tax.
  • Experience in Public Sector or Utilities procurement (essential).
  • Proven track record of procurement in the Public Sector within the Professional Services category.
  • Familiarity with Professional Services categories, covering HR, Legal, Consultancy, and Audit.
  • End-to-end tender management across various professional services.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Delivery-focused and driven.
  • Knowledge of managing suppliers and contracts for professional services.
  • CIPS qualification desirable.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement.
  • Immediate start required.

Requirements:

  • A proven track record of working in change and transformation environments.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The salary range for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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