Procurement Category Manager - Digital & IT

Overview

Are you a Category Manager who is knowledgeable about the Digital and IT markets? The Digital and IT Category team is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join. As a Category Manager, you’ll lead a delegated category portfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower costs to deliver savings targets, and strengthen relationships with key suppliers. This position is predominantly home-based with occasional in-person meetings at the Salford office (once or twice per month). Opportunities for career progression and flexible benefits are available.Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service delivery.Delivering on a portfolio of projects as agreed with client collaborators, meeting expectations and timelines.Maximising contract compliance and undertaking procurement activities in accordance with PCR2015/PA23 legislation, commercial/contract law, and Standing Financial Instructions.Supporting the delivery of departmental revenue targets by identifying and implementing growth opportunities.Supporting the uptake of the portfolio across the landscape, working with Innovation, Implementation, Marketing and Consultancy teams.Advising on commercial and contractual issues from initial scoping through to contract award and contract management.What you’ll bring

Experience and/or knowledge of working within Public Sector procurement.Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations/Procurement Act 2023, contract terms and conditions, policies, procedures and processes.Knowledge and/or experience of the digital and IT market and its supply chains.Broad knowledge of technology markets (services, software, hardware).Experience with end-to-end procurement delivery lifecycle.CIPS level 4 and above or working/willing to work towards.It would be great if you had

Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools and MS OfficeKnowledge of working closely with multiple Government organisations and external third-party suppliersAwareness of procurement compliance to instruct wider team/clientsEmployment details

Employment Type:

Full-time, PermanentLocation:

SalfordSecurity Clearance Level:

DBSInternal Recruiter:

RachelSalary:

Up to £40,000 per annumBenefits:

25 days annual leave with option to buy extra days, 4 x death in service life assurance, pension, 3 days paid volunteering, 5 days paid carers leave and a flexible benefits fundAlthough this role is advertised as full-time, we support flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants to discuss what might be possible.We are committed to equality of opportunity and to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities and do not discriminate on race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and will offer an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum ..... full job details .....