Procurement Category Manager

Southampton, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/lord-search-amp-selection

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Job Description

(Multiple roles in a) IT/Technology, b) Indirect & Professional Services, c) Engineering & Construction/FM) * Location: Southampton Office, Hybrid role (50/50)

Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum basic salary range, plus 10% Bonus & Benefits (inc. subsidised travel)
Reference: 10194

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Procurement Category Manager
This is an exciting time to join this high-profile business, as they embark on a planned range of investment projects. You will be responsible for a range of projects across multiple categories and the completion of procurement activities, such as sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations through to contract award for a programme of work. Experience of regulated or public sector regulations (PCR/PA23) will be essential.
The business operates a category management approach across 3 key procurement pillars in IT/Technology, Indirects & Professional Services and Engineering & Construction and candidates will be considered with any of these core category skillsets.
Your Experience

Excellent procurement category management skills
You will have the gravitas and personal credibility to deal with senior functional stakeholders
Strong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liaising with contractors, suppliers and consultants, with a track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements.
Previous tendering experience, or contract management of a medium to large value (1m+) projects is highly desirable.
Working knowledge Public Sector legislation (PCR 2015/PA23 trained)
Procure to pay and Finance systems experience
E-tendering tools knowledge
Qualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS)

How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and details of current remuneration, quoting reference 10194.