Category Manager

Portfolio Procurement

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Part Time

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The job title is Category Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract with a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000.
The position is based in South Wales and involves maternity cover for the public sector.
Candidates should have procurement and supply chain experience in a public sector environment, along with MCIPS qualification or progress towards it.
Key responsibilities include managing procurement projects, enhancing savings, and developing supplier relationships.
The role offers benefits such as 37 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a pension plan.

Job Title: Category Manager (12-month fixed term contract)

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: South Wales

Type: Temporary 12-month fixed term contract

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting for a Public Sector Category Manager based in South Wales/South West England area.

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover.

As a Category Manager, you will be a business partner for various departments and will be an integral part of the strategic performance and their supply chain, whilst adhering to legislation and regulatory obligations.

Experience:

Procurement and Supply Chain experience within any public sector environment
Experience in building rapport, managing supplier relationships, developing, and implementing new purchasing processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Project Management (e.g. Prince 2 qualification)
Must be MCIPS qualified or working towards MCIPS

Responsibilities:

Proactive management of end-to-end procurement projects
Engaging with departments to enhance savings and improve efficiency
You will be managing the inventory and efficiently reduce inventory where necessary
Develop relationships across the organisation that allow early involvement of Procurement in any external third part spend for relevant categories, identification of procurement and organisation initiatives and development of collaborative working.
Managing supplier partnership-based relationships

Benefits:

Competitive salary
37 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension plan

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