Description
Category Manager - Procurement CIPS
Role
This role is focused on the development and implementation of procurement strategy to support the programme to jointly procure a new' management system. The role is fundamental to supporting the client in achieving best value in the procurement and use of high spend commodities and services in support of delivering its delivery programme. This is a procurement specialist role
Experience Required
- A proven track record in making a significant contribution towards developing and improving the procurement function and delivering category management.
- The candidate requires 2-3 years experience from working within a procurement background.A proven track record in working successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; delivering and implementing supply chain/procurement change projects.
- A strong proven track-record in leading major procurement exercises (inviting/selecting tenders, managing contracts) and contract development work (knowledge of a wide range of contract types and forms and their application to business need).
- The post-holder must possess a high level of interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence.
Essential Skills/Knowledge:
- ICT skills - MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Leadership
- Analysis and Use of Evidence
- Financial and Resource Management
- Communicating and Marketing views
- Partnership Working and Stakeholder Management
- Sector Knowledge
Some travel may be required within the UK.
For more information on this please contact me.
Kind Regards
Steph