Procurement Manager

Purpose-of-the-Role

The-Category-Manager-leads-the-design,-delivery,-and-end-to-end-management-of-assigned-procurement-categories-and-framework-agreements,-ensuring-commercial-value,-regulatory-compliance,-strong-supplier-performance,-and-high-quality-outcomes-for-members.-The-role-combines-strategic-category-and-framework-development-and-end-to-end-sourcing;-with-responsibility-for-the-effective-mobilisation,-operational-governance-and-performance-of-the-framework.

Key-Responsibilities

1. Category-Strategy,-Market-Insight-&-Commercial-Development

Lead-the-strategic-development-and-delivery-of-assigned-categories,-ensuring-frameworks-are-commercially-strong,-compliant,-scalable,-and-aligned-with-member-and-sector-priorities.

Use-market-intelligence,-to-shape-category-strategies-and-identify-opportunities-for-value,-innovation,-and-improved-adoption.

Analyse-spend,-pricing,-utilisation-and-market-risks-to-inform-commercial-decisions-and-highlight-areas-for-optimisation.-Provide-clear-market-insight,-inflationary-analysis,-and-commercial-tools-to-support-strategic-planning-and-decision-making.

2.Sourcing,-Tendering-&-Framework-Delivery

Plan-and-deliver-end-to-end-sourcing-projects,-ensuring-compliance-with-UK-public-procurement-regulations

Develop-sourcing-and-category-strategies,-documentation,-evaluation-and-pricing-models-that-reflect-member-needs-and-market-conditions.

Lead-supplier-engagement,-negotiation-and-award-processes-to-secure-commercially-robust,-high-quality-framework-agreements.

Ensure-frameworks-are-mobilised-effectively,-with-clear-implementation-plans,-communication-and-handover

3 .Framework-Governance,-Compliance-&-Risk-Management

Maintain-strong-governance-across-all-frameworks,-ensuring-documentation,-processes-and-decisions-meet-audit-and-regulatory-standards

Monitor-supplier-performance,-contractual-commitments,-KPIs-and-risk-indicators,-escalating-issues-and-driving-corrective-action-where-required.

Manage-change-control,-cost-price-reviews-and-contractual-variations-to-maintain-commercial-integrity-and-member-value.

Ensure-frameworks-remain-compliant,-up-to-date-and-responsive-to-sector-changes,-regulatory-updates-and-emerging-risks.

4. Supplier-Relationship-&-Performance-Management

Act-as-the-category-lead-for-supplier-relationships,-ensuring-suppliers-deliver-consistently-high-performance-and-member-value.

Conduct-regular-supplier-reviews,-performance-assessments-and-strategic-discussions-to-drive-continuous-improvement.

Use-data,-KPIs-and-member-feedback-to-challenge-underperformance-and-support-suppliers-in-delivering-agreed-outcomes.

Promote-innovation,-sustainability,-social-value-and-sector-wide-improvements-through-proactive-supplier-engagement.

5. Engagement,-Collaboration-&-Sector-Support

Engage-with-members-to-understand-needs,-gather-feedback-and-ensure-frameworks-remain-relevant-and-effective.

Provide-clear-guidance,-training-and-communication-to-support-member-utilisation-and-best-practice.

Collaborate-with-partners-and-sector-bodies-to-align-category-strategies,-share-intelligence-and-support-sector-wide-initiatives.

Represent-the-organisation-on-working-groups,-events-and-collaborative-projects-to-strengthen-sector-impact-and-knowledge-sharing.

6. Data,-Systems-&-Reporting

Ensure-accurate-and-timely-updates-across-procurement,-contract-and-supplier-management-systems.

Use-data-to-monitor-utilisation,-performance,-risk-and-commercial-outcomes,-producing-clear-reports-and-insights-for-decision-making.

Maintain-high-standards-of-data-quality,-audit-readiness-and-documentation-accuracy-across-all-category-and-framework-activities.

Support-continuous-improvement-through-analysis,-reporting-and-identification-of-opportunities-for-efficiency-and-enhanced-member-value.

Essential-Skills-&-Experience

Proven-experience-in-public-sector-procurement-and-complex-category-management.

Strong-knowledge-of-UK-public-procurement-regulations

Experience-designing,-procuring-and-delivering-framework-agreements-and-complex-sourcing-projects.

Strong-experience-in-supplier-negotiation,-contract-management,-supplier-relationship-management-and-performance-management.

Ability-to-interpret-complex-requirements-and-translate-them-into-effective-procurement-and-category-strategies.

Strong-commercial-acumen-and-data-driven-decision-making-skills.

Experience-using-procurement,-supplier-and-contract-management-systems.

Excellent-communication,-stakeholder-management,-influencing-and-relationship-building-skills.

Strong-organisational-skills,-with-the-ability-to-manage-multiple-procurement-projects-and-ongoing-framework-responsibilities.

CIPS/MCIPS-accreditation-or-willingness-to-undertake.

Key-Competencies

Strategic-and-commercial-thinking

Category-and-procurement-expertise

Supplier-and-stakeholder-management

Analytical-thinking-and-use-of-data

Project-and-framework-lifecycle-management

Communication,-influencing-and-negotiation

Attention-to-detail-and-data-accuracy

Governance-and-compliance-discipline

Collaborative-working-and-knowledge-sharing

Continuous-improvement