Category Manager

Recruiter
Smart Recruit Online Limited
Location
Nuneaton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Jun 2018
Closes
13 Jul 2018
Sectors
Procurement
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Has anyone ever told you that you are outstanding at what you do? Do you live and breathe Procurement? If you do, then we need to talk, as we are looking to hire the 'Best of the Best'.
How would you like to work for a prestigious organisation; an organisation that provides high quality, safe and responsive health services?
We are looking for an inspirational category manager to steer our stakeholders and to help them navigate procurement processes and deliver results. We are looking for a genuine team player who can work alongside a team of Procurement experts, operational manager and clinical leaders.
This role is ideally suited to a career minded, ambitious individual who is looking for that unique opportunity to prove what they can do and then be recognised for it. We will test your skills and capability to their limits, but this will enable you to grow as you keep learning and evolving with the job.

We recognise that in order to be able to deliver our values and to be a positive and resilient person we need to be able to provide you with the right tools. The Head of Procurement and Supply Chain and is committed to developing and coaching you and celebrating your success. You will receive appropriate support, development and training in order to nurture an environment where innovation and creativity can grow. This job will give you some fantastic opportunities to work across different areas, with a variety of people at all levels of seniority.

Even the most experienced people in this position will have the opportunity to expand and improve their skill sets in many areas. The Category Manager role is vital and will support the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain in a number of key areas including procuring goods and service, competitive tendering, managing contracts, liaising with key stakeholders and providing professional advice on specific contracts.
The Category Manager will take responsibility for a number of category areas and will manage procurement activity in line with the organisation's Procurement strategy. Come and be a part of an inspiring team, working amongst like-minded people, who want to put a 'zing' in everything they do. You will enjoy the challenge and responsibility for managing a number of category areas including procuring goods and service, competitive tendering, managing contracts, liaising with key stakeholders and providing professional advice on specific contracts.
Category Manager | Purchasing | Procurement | Competitive Tendering | Managing Contracts | Procuring Goods and Services | CIPS | Negotiation | NHS
Essential Skills
  • The Category Manager will be a keen and enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to develop their career further.
  • With sound project management skills, proven negotiation skills and excellent organisational skills the Category Manager will be able to prioritise their own workload as well as that of others within the team.
Desirable Skills
  • The Category Manager will ideally be an active member of CIPS and will come with previous procurement experience gained in a complex, regulated organisation.
  • Whilst previous NHS experience is desirable we are keen to speak to applicants from other industries who are looking to transition into another sector.
About Company Our client is an ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider who are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share corporate values of:
  • Effective Open Communication
  • Excellence and safety in everything we do
  • Challenge but support
  • Expect respect and dignity
  • Local health that inspires confidence
We are a specialist recruitment business with a strong knowledge and understanding of the Public and Not for Profit Sector. Set up by highly experienced consultants with extensive knowledge of the market, impressive networks and the ability to provide a wide variety of recruitment solutions to clients and candidates alike. Each of our team is an expert in their area of focus enabling our clients and candidates total peace of mind. You will be discussing your opportunities and careers with a specialist who takes pride in constantly improving their service.

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