Category Manager

Insight Select Ltd

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My client, a large public sector organisation, is seeking a Category Manager for a permanent position with a salary of £52,930.
The role involves assisting with procurement across various categories and managing high-value projects.
Candidates should have experience in the public sector, ideally from a large and complex organisation, with strategic sourcing experience preferred.
Essential skills include stakeholder management and the ability to lead a small team effectively.
This position offers hybrid working and excellent benefits, making it a great opportunity for the right candidate.

Category Manager/ Permanent / Hybrid / £52,930My 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

Essential Skills:

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

Package:

£59,000 base salary
Hybrid working
Full time permanent opportunity
Excellent benefits

Category Manager/ Permanent / Hybrid / £52,930

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