Large public sector body requires a Senior Category Manager. Applicants need public sector procurement experience, exposure to complex, high-value tenders, be well versed in the Procurement Act 2023 and have achieved or en-route to obtaining TTP certification.
The Senior Category Manager will join a large and high-performing local authority procurement function. A strategic and senior role, the Senior Category Manager will manage Category Managers and Procurement Officers and lead on procurements across a range of categories. The Senior Category Manager will possess a "can-do" attitude and will forge excellent relationships with their stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role, c20% being spent in Winchester with flexibility around team and stakeholder meetings.
Specific duties of the Senior Category Manager include:
- Lead cradle-to-grave tendering and procurement activity across a range of high value, complex tenders
- Work with stakeholders to deliver savings and understand their market/supplier landscape
- Mentor less experienced procurement professionals - Procurement Officers and Category Managers
- Develop and implement long term category and strategic sourcing plans
- Contribute to wider procurement projects as dictated by Head of Function
Senior Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Procurement experience (at least 3 years) in a public sector, public procurement or similarly regulated environment
- Deep understanding and knowledge of PCR2015 and Procurement Act 2023
- Have achieved TTP certification or part-qualified
- Stakeholder partnering and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage, coach and mentor staff