Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Sea Global Full time £48,000 - £52,000 per year

Title
: Category Manager (Direct & Indirect)

Sector
: Public Sector

Location:
Derby / Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Salary & Package:
£48,000 - £52,000 + bonus + travel allowance + and a strong benefits package

Sea Global are proud to be partnering with a well-recognised public sector organsiation at the forefront of the transport industry. They are recruiting for a Category Manager on to join their exciting fast paced function.

They are looking for a procurement professional who has experience across direct and/or indirect categories. While this role will include Fleet, Construction, FM, Services, Infrastructure, Materials, and other ad hoc categories they are open to people with a range of category experience.

This role is an amazing opportunity to get involved with a leading company, where you will be working on exciting projects and be able to get stuck in from day one.

Please see details on the role below and feel free to reach out if you are interested

Role & Responsibilities

  • End to end procurement and category management, including leading tenders, sourcing and supplier management
  • Develop and implement strategic category strategies across the designated categories
  • Create contractual agreements with supplies ensuring they are fit for purpose and deliver commerciality to the business
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders, advising on best practice for obtaining best value for money

Experience & Requirements

  • Experience working within a regulated environment and adhering to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) / Procurement Act 2023
  • End-to-end procurement, category management, or tendering experience
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent supplier management skills
  • CIPS or working towards

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