Interim Category Mangager

Working alongside the Senior Category Manager to support the Estates division in a number of procurement projects.

Client Details

A Public Sector organisation in the East Midlands.

Description

• Running complex FTS procurements, managing senior stakeholders and reporting and presenting as required
• Delivering effective procurements and supporting the management of key supplier relationships
• Leading large procurement activities, delivering savings and other optimal outcomes
• Seeking out and engaging appropriate internal and external stakeholders to provide the information and insight to support the development of the strategic options for the category
• Supporting the Senior Category Manager with the negotiation and completion of contracts often of a complex nature to support the category strategy
• Working under your own initiative and being responsible for making effective decisions
• To ensure contract compliance across the organisation, pursuing procurement excellence through implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects
• To take ownership for unresolved problems/queries that are escalated and assure they are resolved in agreed timescales

Profile

• Strong public sector experience & procuring through PCR 2015
• Strong & extensive experience running tenders
• Ability to advise & work with key stakeholders
• Running end-to-end procurements autonomously
• Public sector experience essential & NHS experience desirable

Job Offer

• Working from home contract
• £300 - £365 per day (inside ir35)
• 3 months initial contract with potential to extend