JOB TITLE: Procurement - Category Manager - Third Party OperationsThe COMPANYOur client is a well-established not for profit trust. They are now one of the UK's largest organisations in their field employing over 4000 people. Our client is looking for a Category Manager - Third Party Operations to make a strategically important contribution to the business.The ROLEThe Category Manager - Third Party Operations will be required to: Drive implementation and continually review procurement strategy Develop supplier relationships Optimises value and manages risk within the category Educate stakeholders and promote best practice procurement This is hybrid position.The CANDIDATEOur client is looking for a professional Category Manager - Third Party Operations candidate with solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including: Strategy development Tendering Commercial and contract negotiations Supplier relationship management Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities Experience of health and social care would be advantageous Strong background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles Good level of educationSALARY: £50-60,000 Depending on experience ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Buyer - External Services, Procurement - Third Party Services, Category Manager in Health Care, Procurement - Social CareLOCATION: OxfordThis role is commutable from:OxfordBicesterKidlingtonWitneyFaringdonAbingdonAylesburyDidcotThatchamMana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.