We have incredible opportunities to work with the region’s leading consortiums of public transport services.
As the organisation look to strengthen its commercial capability, opportunities for progressive and experienced procurement and commercial professionals to join the Corporate Directorate as Senior Category Managers, Category Managers and Assistant Category Managers are available.
There will be an opportunity to develop knowledge across a varied number of business functions. This role is focused on supporting the Indirect Category, including (but not limited to); Fleet, Catering, Facilities Management (Soft & Hard Services), Digital, Marketing, Professional Services (HR, Legal, Recruitment, Consultancy, IT (including Hardware, Software, Telecoms, and Professional Services) Other Business Support categories.
This role provides a unique opportunity to lead commercially on a wide variety of projects in a variety of policy areas and corporate programmes and include leading and heavily work on certain initiatives and ad hoc commercial projects as they arise.
Although a developing function the organisation values a diverse range of skills and experience, working as one team. They work flexibly, within a project based, delivery focussed environment.
Are you ready for a rewarding challenge?
Responsibilities:
* Develop and manage procurement category strategies for a portfolio of categories to achieve the strategic aims and objectives.
* Provide professional advice on technical procurement.
* Drive commercial and procurement initiatives.
* Negotiate and influence senior collective forums (internal and external) to achieve the benefits of collaborative procurement.
* Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the customers.
Your Experience
* Procurement and commercial experience
* Proven procurement, category and spend management delivery.
* Excellent communication skills and influencing skills
* Previous experience working in a Procurement, Contract or Commercial
* Have Indirect Goods & Services Procurement experience.
* Demonstrable experience in managing procurement processes and contracts, including developing and implementing procurement strategies, evaluating bids and negotiating contracts.
* Public or Private Sector Procurement, Contracts or Commercial experience: Local Authority, Housing Association, Central Government, ALMO, Charities, Not-for-profit, Financial Services, Professional Services such as Legal Firms, Central Head office operations such as FMCG. Any related sector experience is considered.
Desirable
* Relevant degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
* Relevant professional procurement qualification, such as MCIPS or equivalent.
* Knowledge of public procurement regulations, policies and procedures.
Whats on Offer:
* £55,000 - £65,000
* Pension scheme
* Free Travel
* Discount schemes.
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid Working 2 days in the office 3 days at home.
* 25 days + 8 stats holiday per year
* CIPS Investment
* Bonus Scheme
Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and Midlands regions.