Strategic Category Lead needed in Worcester Paying £400 per day ref 1727573
Full time hours on a temporarybasis
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development, management and delivery of category strategies aligned to organisational objectives and commercial best practice
* Identify and implement innovative procurement and sourcing solutions to maximise savings and deliver required outcomes
* Provide expert procurement advice and support, applying Category Management principles across a range of contracts and services
* Develop strong stakeholder relationships to identify saving opportunities and improve value and benefits from third‑party spend
* Ensure all procurement activity complies with current public procurement regulations, internal governance requirements and policies
* Champion and embed ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices across all activity
* Lead complex or high‑value procurement exercises, including negotiations, contractual variations and dispute resolution, to minimise risk and achieve best outcomes
* Advise senior stakeholders on the commercial and financial viability of sourcing options including in‑house delivery, outsourcing, partnerships, collaboration, frameworks and standard procurement routes
* Lead the development and implementation of category plans in partnership with service areas and commissioners, ensuring stakeholder engagement throughout delivery
* Deliver procurement guidance, briefings and training on legislation, policy and best practice where required
Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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