Procurement Category Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Bradford
Salary
35000.00 - 39500.00 GBP Annual + pension, holiday and benefits
Posted
18 Dec 2018
Closes
31 Dec 2018
Sectors
Procurement
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Elevation Procurement and Supply Chain are working in partnership with a leading Public Sector body based in Bradford in search of a highly motivated and charismatic Category Manager. Responsible for delivery of specific procurement projects while providing an advisory procurement service to the whole of the organisation.

The procurement function currently has a spend of GBP300 million, the successful Category Manager will be working on a wide range of services including IT, HR, Professional Services and Miscellaneous projects. Stakeholder Engagement is vital in this position, so the right candidate will need to be very engaging and personable.

The Category Manager Duties will include:

•Lead and manage complex procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirements and timescales
•Develop and manage procurement category strategies for a portfolio to achieve the strategic aims and objectives
•Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the internal client
•Managing end to end OJEU procurement processes
•Provide professional advice on technical procurement matters to a portfolio
•Ensure that revenue budgets are spent in accordance with Financial Regulations
•Negotiate and influence stakeholders at all levels
•Manage contract reviews for critical contracts managed outside of the central procurement function
•Managed KPI's and customer requirements are met or exceeded
•Develop and lead strategic partnerships with key suppliers to share risks and benefits

The successful Category Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills and expertise:

•OJEU Tendering experience from cradle to grave
•Experience in leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity and value.
•Experience in influencing various stakeholder groups
•Educated to Degree Level
•MCIPS Qualified (Working towards completion)
•Minimum 5 years experience in Procurement

Salary:
GBP37,000 - GBP40,000 + Pension, Holiday

If you would like to discuss this position in more detail, please call Carl Walker at Elevation Recruitment Group on (Apply online only) or .

Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement and Supply Chain work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit (url removed)

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