Interim Category Manager

Your new companyA reputable not-for-profit organisation in Leeds is seeking a driven and talented Category Manager to join their friendly team for an initial 6-month period. The work this company does makes a genuinely positive impact upon society, so it''s a super rewarding contract to get involved with.Your new roleThe Category Manager will lead on sourcing activities within the Facilities, Energy and ICT categories of spend, and will take a proactive approach to devising and driving category strategies. You will lead and coordinate the procurement process, which will involve analysing spend data, preparing and evaluating bid documents and awarding contracts to suppliers. The role will be a mix of calling-off from frameworks as well as running end-to-end open tender processes. Working closely with both internal and external stakeholders, you will build strong working relationships and will act as a key point of contact for all procurement-related enquiries relating to your category area. In this role, you will also prepare reports for senior management and will ensure compliance with the organisation''s procurement processes and policies. What you''ll need to succeedA proven background in procurement gained within the public or not-for-profit sectorUnderstanding of either the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) or Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR2015)Minimum CIPS Level 4 qualifiedExcellent stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skillsStrong negotiation and ..... full job details .....