Senior Commercial Category Manager

A fantastic opportunity to join the DVSA as a Commercial Category Manager.Client DetailsThis is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic role with brilliant self-development and learning opportunities. If not already held, the role holder will be provided with the time and funding to complete their qualification to obtain membership to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). This membership will also be funded yearly by the organisation while in role. The purpose of this role is to provide DVSA operations with an exemplar commercial experience in line with Government Commercial Function (GCF) best practice, by leading on the delivery of a Commercial Category Management approach.The role holder will be responsible for all stages of the commercial life cycle and will need to be able to show value by providing cost savings and cost avoidance while improving the Category Management function. Senior Commercial Category Managers will work collaboratively with stakeholders on subcategory plans and will be able to determine best routes to market and lifecycle management by delivering a risk-based approach, enabling business-led buying. This role requires superb relationship-building skills in supplier and internal customer relationship environments, where you will influence and negotiate outcomes with stakeholders and maintain collaborative relationships with them.Category Management is recognised as best commercial practice by the Government Commercial ..... full job details .....