Are you a Category Manager who is knowledgeable about the Digital & IT markets? Then we've got the job for you!
Our Digital & IT Category team are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join their team. As a Category Manager, you’ll lead a delegated category portfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower costs to deliver savings targets, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers.
We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities.
This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month.
What you'll be doing:
1. Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service delivery
2. Delivering on a portfolio of projects as agreed with client collaborators, meeting expectations and timelines
3. Maximising contract compliance and undertakes procurement activities in accordance with PCR2015 legislation/ commercial/ contract law/ Standing Financial
4. Supports in the delivery of departmental revenue targets ensuring opportunities for growth are identified and implemented
5. Supports t...