Procurement Category Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Procurement Category Manager to spearhead the development of indirect category strategies and governance. This role is pivotal in delivering value through strategic sourcing and managing supplier relationships. You will enhance team skills and improve compliance while leading procurement activities. The organization offers a supportive environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that your contributions will have a meaningful impact in a collaborative setting. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Development opportunities

Health benefits

Occupational health support

Access to departmental facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement, especially in Professional Services and IT.
• Proficient in analyzing large datasets using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies and manage procurement activities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Indirect Procurement

Data Analysis (Excel)

E-Procurement Systems

Project Management

Contract Law Knowledge

Education

MCPIS Qualification

Prince2 Certification

Job description

Procurement Category Manager

Location: London, SW1P 3AZ

Permanent: £59,248 GBP

Sector: Not for Profit

Job ref: cofe/TP/82685/8240

ARE YOU THE ONE? ARE YOU THE PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

About Role

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead the development and execution of indirect category strategies, governance, and policies. The role involves delivering value through strategic sourcing initiatives and managing supplier relationships.

Procurement functions as a shared service within the Finance Department, collaborating across the National Centres of Innovation (NCIs) to provide cost-effective financial services. We are building a dedicated procurement team focused on value for money, supplier and contract management, and adopting best practices in procurement.

What you'll be doing

Your main responsibilities include developing and implementing category strategies, managing procurement activities, enhancing team skills, and improving reporting and compliance. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives within your categories, provide expertise, and manage risks and supplier issues to ensure successful outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Policy and Process Development
• Leading Procurement Activities
• Reporting and Compliance

You will need to be/have:

• Broad experience in indirect procurement, especially in Professional Services and IT categories
• Proficiency in analyzing large data sets using Microsoft Excel
• Experience with e-procurement and P2P systems
• Project management experience and familiarity with recognized methodologies
• MCPIS qualification and knowledge of contract law
• Prince2 certification or substantial experience in managing large projects (Desirable)

About You

The Church of England values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially UK Minoritised Ethnicities/Global Majority Heritage and underrepresented groups. We are committed to recruiting disabled candidates and offer interviews to those meeting minimum criteria.

Additional Information

For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we offer

Salary: £59,248 per annum plus pension contributions (8-15%), with additional matching up to 3%.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Development opportunities and apprenticeships
• Health benefits such as Medicash, virtual GP, and private helplines
• Occupational health support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to departmental facilities and staff networks