Category Manager

My client, a large public sector organisation, are looking for a Category Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This role will assist on procurement across various categories and manage high value projects. As a Category Manager you will act as an advisor on procurement and ensure effective communication with all third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders. Role and responsibilities:

• Work to achieve organisation objectives in relation to procurement
• Manage and lead a small team to support organisational effectiveness
• Provide procurement advice to relevant departments
• Support procurement processes and ensure best practice
• Manage strategic sourcing and ensure improvements across several services
• Support the end-to-end procurement process for multiple projects
• Lead complex projects and ensure processes are in line with legislation
• Ensure procurement processes meet key business objectives
• Actively support in the delivery of procurement related training
  
  Be an expert in the field of procurement ideally with a background in public sector
• Experience from a large and complex organisation is preferred
• Experience in social care, communities, environmental services and housing would be advantageous
• Strategic sourcing experience and awareness of policies within public sector procurement
• Stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work and manage a small team