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Category Manager/ Permanent / Hybrid / £52,900

My client, a large public sector organisation, are looking for a Category Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This role will assist on procurement across various categories and manage high value projects. As a Category Manager you will act as an advisor on procurement and ensure effective communication with all third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Role and responsibilities:
• Work to achieve organisation objectives in relation to procurement
• Manage and lead a small team to support organisational effectiveness
• Provide procurement advice to relevant departments
• Support procurement processes and ensure best practice
• Manage strategic sourcing and ensure improvements across several services
• Support the end-to-end procurement process for multiple projects
• Lead complex projects and ensure processes are in line with legislation
• Ensure procurement processes meet key business objectives
• Actively support in the... delivery of procurement related training

Essential Skills:
• Be an expert in the field of procurement ideally with a background in public sector
• Experience from a large and complex organisation is preferred
• Experience in social care, communities, environmental services and housing would be advantageous
• Strategic sourcing experience and awareness of policies within public sector procurement
• Stakeholder management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to work and manage a small team

Package:
• £59,000 base salary
• Hybrid working
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Excellent benefits

Category Manager/ Permanent / Hybrid / £52,900

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