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Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

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Posted a day ago, valid for 24 days

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Procurement Category Manager (Digital & STEM) focuses on providing professional procurement services for Digital Services and STEM categories.
Candidates are expected to have a CIPS qualification or equivalent experience, along with public sector procurement knowledge, particularly regarding PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
Key responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, leading tendering activities, and managing supplier negotiations to ensure optimal terms.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as experience in drafting tender documents, are essential for effective stakeholder engagement.
The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Procurement Category Manager (Digital & STEM)We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager to support the Digital Services and STEM categories. This role is vital in providing a professional procurement service, including stakeholder engagement, tendering, commercial negotiation, and supplier management. You’ll ensure procurement aligns with financial, environmental, health & safety, and ethical standards.Key Responsibilities:

Develop sourcing strategies with key stakeholders, advising on procurement routes and evaluating commercial and regulatory risks.
Lead tendering activities in compliance with policies and regulations.
Prepare tender documentation and manage supplier negotiations for optimal terms.
Produce reports to support category planning and savings targets.
Oversee purchase requisitions and contract requests, ensuring policy compliance.
Build strong networks with internal stakeholders to facilitate procurement processes.

Skills & Experience:

CIPS qualification or equivalent experience.
Public sector procurement knowledge, including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), or experience in procuring IT, digital services, or lab equipment.
Strong communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
Experience drafting tender documents and managing public sector procurement processes.
Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.

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