Procurement Category Manager

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Shared Services Connected Ltd Full time

Are you a Category Manager who isknowledgeable about the Digital & IT markets? Then we've got the job foryou

Our Digital & IT Category team areseeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join their team. As aCategory Manager, you’ll lead a delegated category portfolio to implementstrategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower costs to deliversavings targets, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers.

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

This position is predominantly homebased, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford officeonce/ twice per month.

What you'll be doing:

Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service delivery Delivering on a portfolio of projects as agreed with client collaborators, meeting expectations and timelines Maximising contract compliance and undertakes procurement activities in accordance with PCR2015 legislation/ commercial/ contract law/ Standing Financial Supports in the delivery of departmental revenue targets ensuring opportunities for growth are identified and implemented Supports the uptake of the portfolio across the landscape, working alongside the wider teams including: Innovation, Implementation, Marketing and Consultancy Advise on commercial and contractual issues from initial scoping through to contract award and contract management

What you’ll bring:

Experience and/or knowledge of working with the Public Sector procurement Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations, Contract Terms and Conditions & Policies, Procedures and Processes Knowledge and/or experience of the IT market and its supply chains Broad knowledge the tech markets (services, software, hardware) Experience with end to end procurement delivery lifecycle CIPS level 4 and above or working towards

It would be great if you had:

General commercial awareness Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools and MS Office Knowledge of working closely with multiple Government organisations and external third party suppliers Awareness of procurement compliance to instruct wider team/clients

If you are interested in this role butnot sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for,please do apply, we’d love to hear from you

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Salford

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Amy

Salary: Upto £40,000

Benefits: 25days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan,life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Although this role is advertised asfull-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance,increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance andproductivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range offlexible working arrangements.



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