Procurement Category Manager | Indirects (PCR/PA 23)
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Christian Rowles
An exciting brand new role, working for a growing and well recognised British University, who are going through an exciting procurement transformation, this role being additional headcount for the group procurement team.
In this role, you will work alongside other Category Managers and report directly into the Head of Procurement, where you can manage a range of categories, such as: FM, Maintenance, IT, Telecoms, Marketing, HR, Professional Services, STEMed etc…
PLEASE NOTE: You must have extensive Public Sector procurement experience to be suitable for this role, using relevant frameworks and experience in OJEU/PCR 2015 and trained ready for the Procurement Act 23
Roles and responsibilities:
- Design and oversee the strategy for developing, renewing, and managing frameworks in line with organisational goals
- Identify opportunities for new frameworks that align with industry trends, market demands, and member needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Managed and build relationships with other sector-relevant bodies.
- Collaborate closely with consortium members to understand their purchasing needs to deliver maximum value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts that deliver competitive pricing, quality, and service levels.
Experience and requirements:
- Proven experience in procurement or category management within a public sector business
- Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations (e.g., UK Public Contracts Regulations, EU procurement law).
- Excellent negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to assimilate and analyse complex data and to work productively as part of a team
- Demonstrated success in managing and optimising large-scale procurement frameworks or tender.
- Financial literacy and commercial understanding
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
- Degree Educated is preferable
- MCIPS qualified or at least studying CIPS
- 2/3 days per week in the office
Apply directly or email your CV to christian@talentdrive.co.uk
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