Category Manager, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Commercial Category Manager to enhance their procurement strategies. This dynamic role offers exceptional self-development opportunities and the chance to achieve MCIPS membership, funded by the organization. You will lead a team in a regulated public sector environment, managing significant spend categories to drive improved services and savings. With a competitive salary and pension contributions, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector.

Benefits

Annual MCIPS Membership Funding

Civil Service Pension Scheme Contribution

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing commercial categories and teams.
• Understanding of Government Commercial Functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Category Management approach.
• Manage sub-categories valued at approximately £25m.

Skills

Category Management

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Public Sector Experience

Education

MCIPS Membership

Diploma Level CIPS

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

• A dynamic role with excellent self-development and learning opportunities.
• MCIPS membership will be funded annually by the organization while in role.

About Our Client

Senior Commercial Category Manager - DVSA. Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 7th April 2025. Salary: £42,848. An additional RRA allowance may be applicable: £2,000 for diploma level CIPS, £4,000 for full MCIPS membership. Job grade: Senior Executive Officer. Contract type: Permanent. Business area: DVSA - Finance, Commercial, and Assurance. Type of role: Commercial. Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time. Number of jobs available: 5. Locations: Bristol, Nottingham, Swansea.

Job Description

Work with DVSA offering excellent self-development/learning opportunities. The role includes time and funding to achieve MCIPS membership, funded annually. The purpose is to provide DVSA operations with commercial experience aligned with Government Commercial Functions, managing categories by spend and type, throughout the entire commercial cycle, leading to improved services and savings.

The Successful Applicant

• Lead a team to develop the Category Management approach.
• Responsible for team delivery against strategies.
• Operate in a regulated public sector commercial environment following Commercial Operating Standards.
• Manage sub-categories valued at approximately £25m.

What's on Offer

Salary of £42,848 plus a contribution of £12,413 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. For more details, see the Candidate Pack attached via the Civil Service Jobs link. To apply, email Joe Bloor. Visit Civil Service Jobs for more information about the role, responsibilities, and benefits.