Category Procurement Specialist FM, Property & Business Service

Michael Page (UK); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Sheffield seeks a Category Procurement Specialist to enhance their impact in FM, Property & Business Services. The role involves managing procurement projects, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. Ideal candidates will have senior procurement experience and a relevant degree or MCIPS qualification.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Other employee benefits

Collaborative environment with opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Senior level procurement experience ideally in public sector.
• Good knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.
• Evidence of working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of framework agreements in FM, Property & Business Services.
• Ensure timely delivery of procurement projects.
• Develop category management strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Public Sector Procurement Knowledge

Category Management

Education

Relevant degree/MCIPS (or actively working towards)

Job description

• Do a job where you make a difference every day.
• Committed to delivering value to customers while also focusing on innovation

About Our Client

Two exciting opportunities have arisen for a Category Procurement Specialist to join the Category Procurement Team at NOE CPC. The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is a collaborative procurement organisation based in Sheffield and hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT). This organisation aims to deliver best value procurement outcomes for the NHS through collaborative working. Reporting to the Category Manager - FM, Property & Business Services, these roles are responsible for developing a category management approach to assigned categories, and leading the associated public procurement and category management projects in these major category areas to deliver best value outcomes for NHS customers. One role will be focussed on FM & Property and one role on Business Services, however flexibility to work across both areas is required.

Job Description

As a Category Procurement Specialist you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Category Manager to manage a portfolio of framework agreements in the FM, Property & Business Services category
• Ensure timely delivery of procurement and category projects against NOE CPC's workplan in line with our NHS customer requirements.
• A pro-active focus on delivery of best value outcomes for NHS is essential.
• Working with the Category Manager, Senior Category Manager and wider team, you will develop and enhance NOE CPC's impact in this category area through development of a category management approach including category strategy development and work-planning.
• Leading the delivery of further competitions, in line with the relevant legislation including Public Contracts Regulations and the Procurement Act.

The Successful Applicant

Who are you?

• Relevant degree/MCIPS (or actively working towards)
• Senior level procurement experience ideally in public sector) with good knowledge of public sector procurement regulations
• Category specific (or equivalent) background & expertise ideally within the FM, Property or Business Services space.
• Evidence of working with diverse stakeholders and stakeholder groups (for example, customers/clients / collaborative groups)
• Self motivated, flexible and keen to develop in the role.

What's on Offer

• Starting salary of £46,148 per annum
• Generous pension scheme
• Other employee benefits
• Collaborative environment with opportunity for professional development

To apply for this role, a cover letter and CV will be required upon submission.

Closing date: 31st May 2025

Potential interview date: w/c 16th and 23rd June 2025