green spaces are amongst the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a Procurement CategoryManager to manage our Professional Services & IT categories. The Procurement Category Managers at Royal Parks are instrumental in enhancing the central procurement … will be a chance to get involved with varied work, collaborate with different teams and ensure compliance across TRP. To be considered as Procurement CategoryManager, you will need: Relevant Category experience within Concessions. Ideally within large scale events programmes. CIPS qualification Experience in procurement management. Experience … of pre- and post-procurement management life cycles, category management or business partnering roles The ability to develop and implement procurement and contract management strategies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills CCR 2016, PCR 2015 application, and working knowledge of contracts and finalising contracts. Strong leadership skills The Benefits Salary more »
Job Description This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to Rotorks performance in a critical supply spend category by leading major global and regional sourcing projects using a robust project management mindset. Reporting to the Global CategoryManager, you will be working as … you will be responsible for the regional management of the PCBA, electronics and motor categories, directly contribute to the development and delivery of a category vision, strategy and associated sourcing plans, develop strong relationships with the primary component manufactures to enable improved engagement for development, lifecycle management and concern … do attitude towards problem solving issues such as cost reduction, process improvement and the reduction of supplier risk. Experience Requirements: Procurement related experience Previous category & project management experience Sourcing experience within the electronics industry Familiarity of working in the manufacturing industry The Successful Candidate: Is a good communicator and more »
Dorking, Surrey, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary This will be a strategic role supporting the Specialist CategoryManager and Associate Director. The position predominantly focuses on the workforce category and will act as the NHSCS expert on providing professional leadership and direction for recruitment, bank, rostering and workforce compliance ensuring efficient, innovative … you're motivated and interested in delivering meaningful progress at the NHS, then this role could be for you. We are looking a Lead CategoryManager Workforce to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career, workforce and category management experience as part … of our strategic category teams. This role will primarily work in the workforce team. It is a critical category and vital to the NHS in supporting the ongoing service pressures across the NHS due to the substantial shortage of clinical staff in England. This strategic role will be more »
I.T Sourcing Specialist/CategoryManager 6 Month Contract Edinburgh Via Umbrella Our leading financial services client is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join their team for an initial 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension. Key Skills: IT Category specialist Strong Stakeholder management more »
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Gleeson Recruitment Group
We are currently partnering with a well established business in the Maritime sector in their search for a Senior IT Category Procurement Manager. This organisation offer flexibility and will be majority home based with 2-4 times in the office per month. Ideally candidates will be based in either … Berkshire or the Midlands You will be responsible for designing, managing, and executing new IT procurement category plans and project plans for individual initiatives, evaluating processes, and identifying risks and issues to ensure contracts are delivered on time and within budget, with improved benefits and savings. You will also … conduct deep research into the IT spend category and identify how savings and sustainable margin improvement can be created. You will also lead strategic and tactical sourcing projects, whilst developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. In order to carry out this role, you will need the following more »
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
performer in their field. The procurement team are professional, forward-thinking and commercial in their approach. They are currently recruiting a commercially minded Senior Category/Procurement Manager to lead the CapEx category. Your new role Supported by a CategoryManager, you will manage a specialist … category area across the organisation. You will develop and implement category strategies designed to maximise value, establish collaborative supplier relationships and to drive continuous improvement. Additionally, a key focus of the role will be leading on complex tender programmes, commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier management. Projects will more »
IT Procurement CategoryManager | Hybrid | up to £60,000 per annum | 10% bonus | 23 days annual leave | Contributory pension scheme | Life assurance | £1,000 flex allowance **You will require to hold full UK working rights and be based in the UK** Overview: A global FM & Food services brand … is looking to hire an experienced IT CategoryManager who will be integral to shaping the trajectory of the brand. As the IT CategoryManager, you will be at the core of the indirect procurement strategy, concentrating specifically on Systems & Technology Your responsibilities will go beyond … mere category management – they involve pioneering approaches and enhancing the brands footprint throughout UK & Ireland. The company offers an attractive flexible working model but you must be within a commutable distance to London or Salford. What the role involves: Develop and lead on category sourcing strategies across. Manage more »
Procurement CategoryManager (IT/Engineering) South East London/North Kent c£65k plus benefits ProcureOne are pleased to be partnering a Globally renowned brand name to help them attract a first class Procurement CategoryManager to join their team as they continue to develop … and grow. Reporting to the Senior CategoryManager and working within a fantastic procurement team you will lead end to end procurement across a range of IT and Engineering Category areas including Hardware, Software, Projects and Services. Leading the end to end procurement cycle including the preparation … and close working relationships. Collaborate with business leads to ensure the best deal has been achieved. Lead on commercial and contractual negotiation across designated category areas. Contract management and drafting of terms Improve procurement team process and policy and take own initiative to spot better ways of working. Support more »
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Bramwith Consulting
Global CategoryManager – IT & Technology – Global Hospitality Giant– £70k - £75k + Strong Bonus Potential Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid) Contact: a.venting@bramwithconsulting.co.uk Iconic hospitality brand seeks a high-achieving procurement expert to join the ranks and drive a crucial spend category towards best-in-class. My client is highly … move for aspiring indirect procurement professionals who are keen on entering a blue-chip organisation during a period of unprecedented growth and change. Global CategoryManager – IT role profile: - Lead procurement strategy development and deal execution for the IT category across software Lead a global saas programme … mentor to raise performance Using world-class procurement toolkits to deliver results from cost savings to risk mitigation Required background: - Impressive Procurement, Strategic Sourcing & Category Management track record, with a CV that clearly demonstrates your personal procurement results/achievements Excellent background within IT Procurement, but will also consider more »
IT Senior CategoryManager/Commercial Lead Salary band - c£71 - £78k (including location allowances) + excellent benefits London based client offering hybrid working. My client, a high profile public sector organisation with a spend level of c£800m p/a, are currently recruiting for a Senior … CategoryManager level role in the IT Infrastructure space. Working within a department that is driving a progressive social value and sustainability agenda, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team/hands-on delivery of innovative category strategies, procurement/sourcing and contract management … approach, in what is a L&D focussed environment. The successful candidate will ideally bring a blend of the following: - Background of developing innovative category strategies and/or contract management/supplier relationship management (SRM) protocols that deliver high quality commercial outcomes and value for money Experience of more »
Senior CategoryManager £70,000+ per annum Hybrid Car Allowance Bonus Additional Benefits Permanent – Full Time Our client is seeking a seasoned category expert to drive the Digital & Commercial Category forward. Drawing on your extensive experience in this domain, you will craft and execute strategies, pioneering … innovative commercial arrangements. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Take the helm in the procurement process, infusing a strategic and innovative approach to category management that forms the backbone of our commercial endeavours. Supplier Portfolio Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring contractual obligations are met while actively seeking opportunities … for continuous improvement throughout the contract lifecycle. Category Strategy Development: Lead the formulation and execution of end-to-end category strategies across short, medium, and long-term horizons. Evaluate initiatives to maximise value and outcomes, adeptly balancing risk and opportunities. Stakeholder Engagement: Provide invaluable category insights and more »
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
JSS Search
JSS is currently recruiting an IT CategoryManager position for an exciting organisation in the West Midlands area. This is a critical role, taking ownership of a key spend area within a fast-paced business. The role: Lead the procurement process for IT related, highly complex, business critical … Ensure IT suppliers continue to deliver best value by actively benchmarking against identified and approved comparators; and negotiating any contract changes. Your profile: IT Category Management & Category Strategy Development Demonstrable experience in running tenders and leading complex IT procurement competitions; Demonstrable experience in leading commercial negotiations Supplier relationship more »
CategoryManager - Indirects Hyrbid working Up to £50,000 base salary Outstanding additional benefits package! Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a leading rail business based in Derby in the search for an experienced CategoryManager to focus on the businesses Indirect requirements. … As a CategoryManager you will: Be the procurement expert for the categories which fall under your responsibility. Lead on procurement strategies and tactical approaches which maximise the successes of the business. Managing strategically important contracts, driving sustainable benefits. Working with cross functional teams to support positive relationships more »
Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Innovative Technology
Are you an experienced CategoryManager, who is looking to work in a fast-paced, global, market-leading company? Here at Innovative Technology, we have an exciting new role for a CategoryManager to join our talented team working from our global head office in Oldham … Greater Manchester. The CategoryManager role overview: To identify and select the best suppliers based on their potential to contribute and to introduce vendor development programs to improve efficiency and quality while reducing costs. Your Responsibilities as a CategoryManager: Assess the essential skills, capabilities, and … criteria (as specified in the job description) who state they have a disability within their application. What's next? If you're an experienced CategoryManager and want to join our award-winning team working on the latest cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you. A more »
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
you're motivated and interested in delivering meaningful progress at the NHS, then this role could be for you. We are looking for a CategoryManager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and category management experience as part of our … strategic category teams. This role will support a range of categories including workforce, estates, digital and corporate services. It is a critical role and vital to the NHS in supporting the ongoing service pressures across the NHS. This strategic role will be a key driver of value for the … provide sourcing, contract management and consultancy services across a wide range of customers. You will be working as part of the team, including Specialist Category Managers and Lead Category Managers. The role will work across multiple procurement programmes to improve value and quality for trusts. This role will more »
Preston, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
1st Executive
IT CategoryManager - £60k Role: IT CategoryManager Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE, plus attractive benefits package Client: Major Utilities organisation Location: Hybrid working from home and in Brighton Opportunity for an IT CategoryManager to join a fast-growing team, within a … a good blend of hands-on and strategic work; you will own a number of key categories and large spends, whilst overseeing the full category lifecycle. This role will offer excellent opportunity for professional growth, with strong potential for career progression, training and development provided. Requirements: Strong IT Procurement more »
Your new company A renowned, award-winning social housing organisation in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced public-sector procurement expert to join their friendly high-performing team. The company places great value on delivering social value into local communities more »
Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Confidential
Location: Winchester Sector: Procurement Job type: Permanent Salary:£48000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + Pension Contact:Elizabeth Hitchings Contact email: An exciting opportunity for a CategoryManager to join a well-known public sector organisation based in Winchester, with a salary up to £50,000! The CategoryManager … Strategic Procurement Team to support across a range of categories within the organisation. Candidates will have previous experience in procurement and purchasing at Procurement manager or Categorymanager level and be keen to develop themselves in their career! Responsibilities of the CategoryManager Plan, drive … best practice approach Provide technical advice and guidance to clients Coach and advise team members through the complexities of public sector procurement The ideal CategoryManager will have: Experience of public sector procurement and Public Contract Regulations 2015 Procurement experience across a range of categories Experience in managing more »
Kent, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
Engineering CategoryManager, Hybrid in Kent, circa £65k Engineering CategoryManager role for an exciting and vibrant Renowned Automotive Company, salary circa £65,000. Job ref. #4564991 Your new company A Renowned Automotive Company is looking to recruit an Engineering CategoryManager to join … their vibrant and fast-paced business. This is not your typical Indirect CategoryManager role. This is an incredibly exciting new role that requires creative thinking, working with niche and complex contracts that will utilise your negotiation skills! Your new role CategoryManager role with people … management opportunities Taking ownership of category strategies Sourcing suppliers, relationship development and performance management Leading large scale, complex contracts What you'll need to succeed Category Management experience with Engineering or Media categories mandatory Competency in developing relationships with stakeholder and suppliers Ability to identify and implement cost more »
Job Title: IT Procurement CategoryManager Role Overview We are currently recruiting for a CategoryManager - IT (Procurement) to join our passionate and driven team. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, the CategoryManager – IT role is a strategic role with primary responsibility … for managing the IT Procurement category for OCS UK & Ireland. Working closely with key internal stakeholders, both Group and UK&I, the CategoryManager will be expected to create and execute a category plan to maximise value. Key Responsibilities: Create and execute a category management more »
Morgan Law is supporting NHS Commercial Solutions with the recruitment of a number of Lead Category Managers into their successful and ambitious procurement team. NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS) is a collaborative procurement organisation providing strategic procurement services to NHS organisations within Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and further afield. NHSCS … partnership with trusts and with multiple stakeholders to deliver cash releasing savings, cost and quality improvements across a wide range of categories. The Lead CategoryManager roles are strategic roles supporting the Consultancy and Corporate Services Specialist CategoryManager, Workforce and the Estates, Facilities and Digital … Specialist Category Manager. The positions predominantly focus on category management and will provide providing sourcing, contract management and consultancy services across a wide range of customers. Working closely with key stakeholders and internal and external customers, you will set up and support individual and collaborative project groups working more »
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Enexa Partners
Procurement Lead Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Remote Work Option: Hybrid Category: Finance Location: Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom Our client is the System Operator for Northern Ireland , are the people behind Northern Ireland’s electricity transmission grid. They operate the Power System with world leading levels of variable … governance. You will be responsible for: Providing Professional Procurement expertise to deliver key business objectives (cost, delivery performance, risk mitigation, innovation, etc.). Preparing category plans for each subcategory of spend. Running ‘end to end’ Procurement Processes (above and below OJEU as applicable). Supporting the Demand Planning process … approval duties. Skills and Experience: Relevant Finance, Procurement Or Supply Chain degree or equivalent, typically with 4+ years relevant experience within the fields of Category Management, Procurement or Supply Chain Management. Ability to effectively communicate, influence and collaborate with key stakeholders. Experience of spend profiling, supply markets, cost drivers more »
About the job Professional Services CategoryManager - £60k-£70k We are currently seeking a Procurement professional who has experience within blue-chip or consultancy environments and an indirects spend background, with a particular focus on Professional Services sub-categories such as finance, recruitment, legal etc. Professional Services CategoryManager Responsibilities: • You will be responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse range of categories within Professional Services. • Managing the Professional Services category by innovating, developing and implementing leading procurement strategies to deliver cost savings to the business. Professional Services CategoryManager Desired Background: • Professional Services category knowledge and tangible end-to-end procurement/category management experience within Professional Services, HR, Legal, Finance, Insurance Consultancy or Travel. • Track record of consistent performance and delivery within a senior buyer/procurement or category management role. Strong analytical skills more »
Greater London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Pod Talent
Role: Global CategoryManager – External Manufacturing – Global Medical Devices Company Competitive Salary + Bonus Location: London or Liverpool (Hybrid) We are partnering exclusively with a world leader in the medical devices space as they go to market with several procurement vacancies to kick off their global procurement transformation. … global procurement function of c.40 The role is responsible for managing all procurement strategy for finished products – specifically within the ostomy and stoma care category Managing 15+ CMO vendors, the successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with global suppliers – working with them to collaborate … focus heavily on improving supply chain resilience, therefore a large focus for this role will be implementing dual sourcing contracts where possible The global categorymanager role will work across all key functions and interact daily with Marketing, Commercial, S&OP and R&D Skills and Experience Required more »
Job Description This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution to Rotork’s performance in a critical supply spend category by leading major global and regional sourcing projects using a robust project management mindset. Reporting to the Global CategoryManager, you will be working … you will be responsible for the regional management of the PCBA, electronics and motor categories, directly contribute to the development and delivery of a category vision, strategy and associated sourcing plans, develop strong relationships with the primary component manufactures to enable improved engagement for development, lifecycle management and concern … do’ attitude towards problem solving issues such as cost reduction, process improvement and the reduction of supplier risk. Experience Requirements: Procurement related experience Previous category & project management experience Sourcing experience within the electronics industry Familiarity of working in the manufacturing industry The Successful Candidate: Is a good communicator and more »