At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage complex Framework Agreements in the Construction category.
- Company: Join a Public Sector organisation with a focus on growth and development.
- Benefits: Salary up to £65,000 plus car allowance and additional perks.
- Other info: Home-based role with occasional on-site meetings and excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a regulated environment while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: MCIPS qualified or equivalent with experience in Public Sector procurement.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Cedar are supporting a Public Sector organisation who are on the look for a Senior Category Manager for their Construction category. This is a permanent role with a salary up to £65,000 per annum on offer plus a £5,400 car allowance and additional benefits (combined package is c£72,000). This role will be home based but will require you to be on-site 1 day per month (potentially more for key meetings) at the clients offices in the North West.
The successful candidate will report into the Head of Category and will work in a regulated environment and will focus on creating, delivering and managing complex Framework Agreements; designed to satisfy client demands and meet future needs. You’ll also support the development of key short and long term strategic plans to generate solid growth pipelines across your portfolio.
This role will see you managing a team of c7 individuals (3 of which will be direct reports) and you will be responsible for project allocation and staff development as part of this role.
Candidates applying for this role MUST HAVE experience which covers:
- MCIPS qualified or an alternative Technology institution (i.e. IHEEM, IMECHE, IEE, RICS, RIBA, CIOB, CIBSE, PRINCE2, MSP, ITIL v4)
- Experience working within a similar role in the Public Sector (i.e. Procurement, Commercial, Category, Framework Management) with hands on experience in the Construction category - experience in Consultancy/Professional Services would be accepted
- Experience using Government Frameworks (from the Buyer or Supplier side) is required
- Strong communication and Stakeholder/Customer Relationship Management skills
