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Procurement Category Manager 12mth contract

Procurement Category Manager 12mth contract

Posted 5 June by Nigel Wright Group
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Competitive salary
Newcastle Upon Tyne , Tyne And Wear
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Nigel Wright Group
The Organisation
Nigel Wright Procurement and Supply Chain are working exclusively with a public sector organisation seeking to employ a Procurement Category Manager for a minimum 12 month fixed term contract.

The Client will support hybrid - working, typically 1 or 2 days per week office-based.

The Role
The Procurement Category Manager will predominantly specialise in Corporate and Professional Services:
  • Devising/implementing Category Management processes and strategy from scratch
  • Supporting Head of Department in developing process documentation, templates and best practice ways of working
  • Liaising with key internal/external stakeholders to understand procurement brief and devise specifications
  • Managing the end to end procurement process from spec to tender through to contract award
  • Providing advice and guidance to other internal stakeholders with regards to procurement process and best practice
  • Vendor onboarding and ongoing contract management
  • Managing and mentoring a team member

About You
The successful Procurement Category Manager will have:
  • Excellent knowledge of PCR and/or UCR regulated procurement essential
  • Professional Services Category Management experience preferred
  • Proven track record in delivering strategic category management and achieving best value
  • Detailed understanding and experience of e-procurement portals and frameworks
  • Part CIPS/MCIPS qualification advantageous
  • Proven track record in a similar role/environment - leading complex tenders and awarding contracts
  • Confident communicator, excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Previous line management experience beneficial
  • Available to start at short notice

Reference: 52805437

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