Category Manager

Strateon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization based in Glasgow is looking for a Procurement Lead to manage the tendering processes for various categories of spend. You will provide strategic advice on procurement sourcing routes and develop innovative sourcing strategies for complex areas like Refuse and Waste and Utilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence procurement processes and deliver commercial acumen in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tendering processes for various categories of spend.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Strong commercial acumen and innovative thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tendering process for assigned categories of spend.
• Advise the client on appropriate procurement sourcing routes.
• Deliver innovation in sourcing strategies for complex services.

Job description

Job Description

Based in the Corporate Procurement Unit within the Chief Executive's Department and reporting to an Operational Manager, you will lead and have responsibility for the tendering process for a wide range of assigned categories of spend relating to works, goods & services requirements. You will determine and advise the client of the appropriate procurement sourcing route to market, e.g. open procedure, restricted procedure, competitive procedure with negotiation, negotiated procedure without prior publication, service concessions, dynamic purchasing system, etc.

This role will provide a unique opportunity to deliver innovation and commercial acumen in the development of robust sourcing strategies and category plans for the commodities of Refuse and Waste and Utilities. These can be complex areas with a wide span of services and supply chains.

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