Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Category Manager to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force.
Location: South West (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £32.16
End Date: March 2026
Working Pattern: Full Time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday
Perks: Hybrid Working with Meeting attendance requirements
PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO POLICE VETTING, YOU MUST HAVE BEEN LIVING WITHIN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS
About the Role
Our client, a leading organisation in public services, is looking for a dedicated Category Manager to join their dynamic team. As the Category Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the South West Police Procurement Service (SWPPS) on behalf of five police forces and OPCCs across the South West Region. You'll utilise your expertise to drive effective direction and control over procurement processes, ensuring compliance with public procurement law while fostering innovation and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert commercial, category, and procurement advice.
* Lead strategic collaborations across the five Forces.
* Directly manage complex multi-force contractual relationships.
* Develop robust relationships with senior stakeholders.
* Act as the main point of contact for procurement queries.
* Analyse key supply market drivers and legislative trends.
* Engage stakeholders to create and implement robust category strategies.
* Lead complex, high‑value procurements, ensuring compliance and best practices.
* Negotiate on behalf of the Forces to achieve successful outcomes.
* Lead and motivate a geographically dispersed team.
* Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in procurement processes.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
* Graduate Level CIPS qualification (MCIPS) or significant commercial experience at a senior level.
Skills & Experience
* Proven procurement ability, ideally in category management.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
* Strong analytical capabilities with a knack for managing complex data.
* Experience in developing effective strategies and performance goals.
Why Join Us?
* Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
* Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
* Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of public services in the South West.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference in public procurement, we want to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role.
Apply today and be part of something impactful!
Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.
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