SeniorCategoryManager Location: Leeds About the role: You will play an essential part in the Procurement team as we embark on a key change in our Procurement journey. Historically the team has operated with a transactional focus although over the last two years has delivered some tactical improvements with supplier consolidations, a defined tiered Preferred Supplier … List, and delivery of cost savings. In order to move the function to the next level we need to move away from a process-heavy focus to deliver strategic category management.As a SeniorCategoryManager for QA, you should be a commercial expert comfortable across multiple categories including business running costs (in-directs), with experience in … drive savings, have the commercial acumen to identify opportunities to optimise it and the ability to negotiate robust pricing and terms that benefit QA and our customers.Alongside the other SeniorCategoryManager(s), you will be expected to support the Head of Procurement within QA, including future potential to manage direct reports, increasing the scope of procurement More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
NHS Shared Business Services
Ready for your next big move in Digital & IT procurement? If you are a skilled and seasoned category expert who is motivated to make a difference, we are eager for your response! As a SeniorCategoryManager at NHS SBS, youll lead a team and take ownership of a sub-category within the Digital & IT … or site visits as needed. What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels. Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies. Analysing data and identifying key areas for cost savings and process improvements. Managing a portfolio of projects. Working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives … support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint. Negotiating with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis. What you will bring: Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an alternative comparable qualification. Extensive background in public sector procurement. More ❯
Salford, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
NHS Shared Business Services
Ready for your next big move in Digital & IT procurement? If you are a skilled and seasoned category expert who is motivated to make a difference, we are eager for your response! As a SeniorCategoryManager at NHS SBS, you’ll lead a team and take ownership of a sub-category within the Digital … or site visits as needed. What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels. Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies. Analysing data and identifying key areas for cost savings and process improvements. Managing a portfolio of projects. Working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives … support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint. Negotiating with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis. What you will bring: Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an alternative comparable qualification. Extensive background in public sector procurement. More ❯