Category Manager

Brackenberry Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Brackenberry Limited in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Category Manager on a 6-month contract to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management across designated categories. You will work with internal stakeholders, service directors, suppliers and procurement teams to develop sourcing strategies and achieve value for money while ensuring compliance with public sector rules.

The role requires a Level 5 professional qualification or equivalent, continued CPD, and leadership training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing and delivering procurement strategies across spending categories.
• Demonstrable experience with public sector procurement processes and compliant sourcing routes.
• Experience in drafting contracts and related procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor category procurement strategies and procurement plans.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including market research, sourcing, tendering and contract development.
• Ensure compliance with Council Contract Rules, Financial Regulations and UK procurement legislation.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and engage with markets to identify future service requirements.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

CPD commitment

Leadership training

Education

Level 5 professional qualification

Job description

We are working closely alongside a local authority in Walsall t to assist with the appointment of a Category Manager on a 6-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion.

Rate of Pay: £320.85- £404.37 per day

Summary:

The Category Manager is responsible for leading and supporting end-to-end procurement, commercial and contract management strategies for goods, works and services within designated spending categories. The role involves working closely with internal stakeholders, service directors, suppliers and procurement teams to develop effective sourcing strategies, achieve value for money, ensure regulatory compliance and identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor category procurement strategies and annual procurement plans across designated spending areas.
• Lead and support end-to-end procurement activities, including market research, sourcing strategies, tendering, supplier engagement and contract development.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with Council Contract Rules, Financial Regulations, applicable UK public procurement legislation and government guidance.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and engage with relevant markets to understand future service requirements and procurement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Level 5 professional qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and willingness to undertake further training as required.
• Leadership training or willingness to complete management and supervisory training within 12 months of appointment.

Essentials:

• Extensive experience in developing and delivering procurement strategies, category plans and procurement programmes across a range of expenditure areas.
• Demonstrable experience of public sector procurement processes, tendering procedures and compliant sourcing routes, including procurement frameworks and Find a Tender Service (FTS) routes to market.
• Experience in preparing procurement documentation, drafting contracts and producing contract-related information.

Please Note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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