Procurement Manager (Public Sector)

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Procurement Manager (Public Sector), London

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Category Manager – Indirects (12 month FTC, likely to perm) | £50,000 to £55,000 | 30 days holiday + 12 Bank Holidays/Christmas | Great pension | Based in London – 2 days a week | Well respected higher education organisation

This is a really exciting opportunity to join one of London\’s most respected Universities as a Category Manager – Indirects on a 12 month FTC, with a very likely chance this will turn into a permanent post.

You\’ll report into the Head of Procurement who is building out the function to add headcount and turn the function into a more strategic, forward-thinking procurement offering.

Role and responsibilities:

• Create relevant category strategies through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings.
• Develop category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers\’ performance.
• Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback.
• Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships.
• Oversee strategic projects and ensure the business receives the best service aligned with cost efficiency.

Experience and requirements:

• Proven experience in Corporate or Professional Services spend, including Marketing.
• Current or previous usage and experience of Procurement Act 23 / PCR 2015.
• Strong stakeholder management, using different approaches depending on the type, level, and maturity of the relationship.
• Analytical mindset and strong communication skills to present ideas to the business.
• Experience working in a large and cross-functional procurement team.
• MCIPS qualification is nice to have but not essential.

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