Michael Page
Category Manager - People
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Category Manager
The role of Category Manager includes delivering a comprehensive and compliant end-to-end procurement process and supporting internal stakeholders and external providers to prepare them and support change.
Client Details
A fantastic opportunity to be part of a period of change and transformation within the Procurement Team as a Category Manager focusing on the preparation for Local Government Reform.
Description
- Deliver compliant procurements in line with policy, the Procurement Act 2023 and relevant legislation.
- Provide full end-to-end procurement support for the reintegration of contracts
- Manage procurement activity for contracts up to £500,000.
- Act as a subject matter expert for your allocated categories.
- Lead or support cross-functional project teams.
- Support the Senior Category Manager in developing and implementing category strategies that deliver financial, service and supply-chain performance improvements.
- Undertake detailed business requirements analysis and ensure category strategies align with council priorities.
- Provide expert procurement advice, innovative sourcing solutions and stakeholder training.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and external providers.
- Demonstrate strong IT and presentation skills, including working knowledge of Power BI.
- Support administrative tasks where required.
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Profile
- Strong understanding of Category Management principles.
- Detailed knowledge of the end-to-end procurement process.
- Knowledge of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023.
- Ability to analyse category data and provide insight.
- Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
- A collaborative, team-focused approach with a commitment to delivering value for money
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Job Offer
- Access to a range of benefits via Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
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