Procurement Category Manager

TechnologyBirmingham (mainly remote, 2-3 days a month on site)c. £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsThe CompanyOur client is a market leading specialist providing business critical services that support the infrastructure of some of the UKs largest companies. They are looking to appoint a Procurement Category Manager, ideally with proven experience of public procurement, to ensure the continued growth and success of the business.The RoleWorking closely with a portfolio of contracts, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category management best practice for the contracts supporting them with all their procurement needs.You will be leading the end-to-end public procurement process which will require management of the Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes in order to secure compliant bids and to award a service provider.You will support contract management, supplier relationship management and supplier performance activities working closely with the contract management and procurement team.The Candidate

• Proven strategic sourcing experience working with outsourced contracts ideally under public procurement legislation
• Demonstrable experience of working with large and complex contractual terms of outsourcers and contract management processes
• Experience of supplier negotiations and track record of supplier selection
• An enquiring mind and proactive focus
• CIPS would be a distinct advantage

How to ApplyTo apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 373520