At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency.
- Company: Join a large public sector client with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the public sector while developing your career in procurement.
- Qualifications: SC clearance, experience in procurement, and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
SC Cleared Procurement Manager - London or Leeds – Hybrid 2/3 days per week. Large public sector client seeks to recruit a seasoned SC Cleared Category Manager to work on customer site in Leeds (2/3 days per week). Key tasks include:
- Full end to end procurement lifecycle within the public sector.
- Previous experience of tender engagement/management.
- Stakeholder management and contract negotiation skills.
- Supporting the Senior Strategic Category Manager with strategic planning and execution of all aspects of a product.
- Developing category plans, conducting market analysis, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing product development and marketing initiatives.
- Delivering end to end commercial support to the Commercial business partner, including maintaining a comprehensive procurement pipeline.
- Working with technology stakeholders to agree and prioritise commercial activity alongside the Commercial Business.
- Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to deliver end-to-end sourcing as defined within the procurement pipeline.
- Following the agreed governance process working cross-functionally to resolve commercial matters.
- Working with Finance to identify and realise benefits within both procurements and awarded contracts.
- Embedding effective risk management.
- Making efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems.
- Supporting the development of commercial competencies in your business area through regular engagement and formal training.
- Driving sustainability in the category, identifying opportunities with Subject Matter Specialists.
- Identifying and driving savings and efficiencies.
- Maintaining commercial trackers including waivers, savings, project pipelines, contract records, and sourcing events on the Procurement e-portal.
- Ensuring information flows and communication channels between Procurement and the business are maintained.
- Working with the Commercial Delivery team to ensure supplier and contract management standard methodology is implemented in line with the Bank’s framework.
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We think you need these skills to ace Commercial Category Manager - SC Cleared
SC Clearance
Procurement Management
Tender Engagement
Stakeholder Management
Contract Negotiation
Market Analysis
Vendor Relationship Management
