VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitmentof a Procurement Category Manager to join their team based in Armagh.
What's in it for you?
* £44,075 salary
* Exposure to high-value, high-impact public sector contracts
* Opportunity to influence category strategy and drive service improvement
* Stable public sector environment with strong governance frameworks
About your next employer
You’ll be joining a large, region-wide public sector organisation delivering essential services across multiple departments. With significant annual expenditure and a complex supply chain, procurement plays a critical strategic role in ensuring value for money, compliance and continuous improvement.
About you
* Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6) with at least 2 years' procurement experience OR 5 years' procurement experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff
* At least 3 years' experience managing the full procurement and contract lifecycle
* Experience delivering public procurement competitions in line with relevant regulations and policy guidance is essential
* MCIPS qualified (or working towards)
* Strong understanding of risk management, compliance and governance
* Access to suitable transport to meet the mobility requirements of the role
What you'll do
* Lead and implement category management strategies aligned to organisational objectives
* Manage procurement pipelines and ensure timely delivery of tenders and contracts
* Oversee contract management and supplier performance to maximise value
* Build and manage stakeholder networks across departments
* Drive compliance with procurement regulations and internal quality systems
* Promote innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within procurement
* Provide expert procurement advice across the organisation
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