Category Manager/Head of Category Manager/Commercial Manager/Supplier relationship professional to manage complex requirements within the Public Sector.

Locations vary over the East of England, sites include Chelmsford, Maidstone Kent, Beds, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk, Lewes Sussex and Cambridgeshire, whichever site is best for you

Salary 59,000 - 69,000 pa

MCIPS Qualified

Hybrid/East of England (2 days a week onsite)

Must be eligible for SC clearance (minimum 5 years UK residency)

Manage the pipeline of work for the allocated Category/Procurement Team ensuring that procurement projects are appropriately allocated to staff, based on project value, risk and complexity.

Manage the allocation of identified suppliers to the Contract Management team, ensuring appropriate time and resource is dedicated.

Lead and deliver 'strategic Critical ' procurements.

Lead all strategic Contract Management Supplier Relationship activity, within the allocated category, with a view to securing better value for money from contractual arrangements and ensuring the contracted benefits are delivered.

MCIPS Qualified

Public Sector Procurement background

Experience in managing complex procurements

Able to lead and manage a team of 5

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify commercial opportunities and negotiate at the highest levels

Strong negotiating, influencing, interpersonal and communication skills, are essential to the role

Work Experience and Knowledge:

You will be able to demonstrate significant experience of procurement and commercial management in contracts of significant value across their allocated Policing category. (essential)

Demonstrable experience of team management emphasising communication and leadership skills across different geographic locations. (essential)

Extensive knowledge and understanding of contract law and the application of EU Public Procurement Regulations and legislation is essential, as well as preparing specifications and of preparing and evaluating tenders, including those operating under framework arrangements and EU directives. (essential)

Proven success in working in a political environment with senior stakeholders (Chief Officer and Chief Executive level) showing sound judgment and impact. (essential)

Experience in integrating category teams from a number of organisations into a combined service function for a group of customer organisations and aligning processes. (desirable)

Significant experience of translating business needs into commercial procurement strategies that drive enhanced business outcomes for the organisations as a whole. (essential)

Procurement experience with a blue light organisation (desirable)