Senior Category Manager
Lord Search & Selection provided pay range: £55,000 - £65,000 basic salary range, plus 10% Bonus & Benefits (inc. subsidised travel)
You will be responsible for a range of projects across multiple categories and the completion of procurement activities, including sourcing, tendering, contract negotiations through to contract award for a programme of work. Experience of regulated or public sector regulations (PCR/PA23) will be essential.
The business operates a category management approach across three key procurement pillars in IT/Technology, Indirects & Professional Services and Engineering & Construction. Candidates will be considered with any of these core category skillsets.
Experience
* Excellent procurement category management skills
* Gravitas and personal credibility to deal with senior functional stakeholders
* Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liaising with contractors, suppliers and consultants, with a track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements
* Previous tendering experience or contract management of medium to large value (£1m+) projects is highly desirable
* Working knowledge of Public Sector legislation (PCR 2015/PA23 trained)
* Procure-to-pay and Finance systems experience
* E‑tendering tools knowledge
* Qualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS)
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10194.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Management and Purchasing; Public Policy Offices
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