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