Wakefield (WF1) | Hybrid Working £26.62 per hour Temp to Perm Opportunity
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join a successful Commercial Services Team supporting Wakefield Council. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to lead strategic procurement activity across key corporate categories including ICT, HR and Financial Services, helping to deliver value for money, efficiencies and innovative sourcing solutions that support council priorities.
The Role
You will provide a professional, customer-focused procurement service for the acquisition of goods, services and works within a category management framework. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, manage significant third-party spend and deliver complex procurement projects from inception through to contract award and management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage procurement activity across ICT, HR and Financial Services categories.
2. Develop and implement category strategies and procurement plans.
3. Manage end-to-end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation and contract award.
4. Build strong relationships with...