Category Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is seeking a Category Manager in Scotland with monthly office attendance as needed. The role is full-time and permanent, reporting to the Head of Procurement and supporting three procurement specialists.

The candidate will lead complex procurement projects and develop category strategies to deliver value while managing risk. The position requires strong commercial and analytical abilities, experience in public sector procurement, and the ability to coach and develop

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in the public sector with regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing category strategies aligned to business needs and market conditions.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, able to manage risk and resolve issues.
• Ability to lead and develop others through coaching and mentoring.
• Proficiency with data analysis to support informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex procurement projects across your allocated portfolio from planning through to completion.
• Develop category strategies that deliver value, reduce costs and manage risk while improving supplier performance.
• Manage and support a small procurement team by allocating work and providing professional advice and guidance.
• Lead the full procurement process including strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers while providing clear and practical procurement advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement through better processes, strategic sourcing and collaborative approaches.
• Promote sustainable procurement by considering social value, community benefits, fair work and environmental impact.
• Support contract management and negotiation while working closely with legal and contract specialists.
• Promote good governance and compliance through audits, risk management, policy development, training and process improvement.
• Provide senior support across the procurement function, including deputising for the Head of Procurement when required.

Skills

Procurement

Category strategy

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Category Manager

Scotland (office attendance once a month if needed)

£58,000

Permanent

Morgan Hunt are delighted to be supporting s public sector client as they are looking to welcome a Category Manager to the team on a full time and permanent basis.

This role reports to the Head of Procurement and you will support 3 Procurement Specialists.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex procurement projects across your allocated portfolio from planning through to completion.
• Develop category strategies that deliver value, reduce costs and manage risk while improving supplier performance.
• Manage and support a small procurement team by allocating work and providing professional advice and guidance.
• Lead the full procurement process including strategy, tendering, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers while providing clear and practical procurement advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement through better processes, strategic sourcing and collaborative approaches.
• Promote sustainable procurement by considering social value, community benefits, fair work and environmental impact.
• Support contract management and negotiation while working closely with legal and contract specialists.
• Promote good governance and compliance through audits, risk management, policy development, training and process improvement.
• Provide senior support across the procurement function, including deputising for the Head of Procurement when required.

Experience

• Proven procurement experience with a strong understanding of public sector regulations, compliance and best practice.
• Experience developing effective category strategies that support business needs, market conditions and organisational goals.
• Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to manage risk, resolve complex issues and contribute to strategic decisions.
• Ability to lead and develop others through effective coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and resource planning.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and digital procurement systems, with the ability to analyse data and support informed decision-making.
• Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience are desirable, along with knowledge of contract law, project management and multi-site working.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.