Senior Category Manager (15248492/001) Mansfield, England
**CATEGORY MANAGER (PROCUREMENT DELIVERY MANAGER) – 6 MONTH CONTRACT – NORTH WEST – up to £500 day rate LTD – Government Body**
This fantastic opportunity will see you overseeing the delivery of the Category Management strategy activities, will advise on strategic direction and agree on a range of procurement projects (major contract negotiations, contract extensions or smaller projects)
Key Duties:
• Devise and agree with the Service Provider the development and maintenance of a comprehensive category plan, prioritising categories based on benefits and savings opportunities
• Ensure the Service Providers budget is managed effectively, challenging operating costs and driving cost down efficiency gains
• Leads highly complex, detailed contract management negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develops negotiation plans
• Developing procurement strategies in conjunction with the Service Provider that ensure there is interaction with Customer groups, incorporating the participation of customers in the tender processes
Experience:
• Ideally you will be CIPS/MCIPS qualified
• Significant category management experience with experience of developing and implementing purchasing and services management solutions
• Experienced in managing major high value categories
• Experience within Government is preferred; knowledge of the health market would be an advantage
• Experience of managing highly complex procurement processes and detailed contractual issues and managing budgets
• An experienced team manager
IR35 Status: Out of scope
If you feel you’re suited to this role please apply online asap with an up to date CV. All applications will be reviewed and only successful candidates contacted within 48 hours. Reference: Heather McGonagle. - 15248492
This fantastic opportunity will see you overseeing the delivery of the Category Management strategy activities, will advise on strategic direction and agree on a range of procurement projects (major contract negotiations, contract extensions or smaller projects)
Key Duties:
• Devise and agree with the Service Provider the development and maintenance of a comprehensive category plan, prioritising categories based on benefits and savings opportunities
• Ensure the Service Providers budget is managed effectively, challenging operating costs and driving cost down efficiency gains
• Leads highly complex, detailed contract management negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develops negotiation plans
• Developing procurement strategies in conjunction with the Service Provider that ensure there is interaction with Customer groups, incorporating the participation of customers in the tender processes
Experience:
• Ideally you will be CIPS/MCIPS qualified
• Significant category management experience with experience of developing and implementing purchasing and services management solutions
• Experienced in managing major high value categories
• Experience within Government is preferred; knowledge of the health market would be an advantage
• Experience of managing highly complex procurement processes and detailed contractual issues and managing budgets
• An experienced team manager
IR35 Status: Out of scope
If you feel you’re suited to this role please apply online asap with an up to date CV. All applications will be reviewed and only successful candidates contacted within 48 hours. Reference: Heather McGonagle. - 15248492