Senior Category Manager — Academic & Student Services Procurement (Hybrid)

1st Executive Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oxford is looking for a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across teaching and research categories. The successful candidate will manage high-value contracts and ensure significant cost savings while enhancing stakeholder relationships. This role supports a flexible hybrid working environment and offers competitive benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and extensive employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Minimum 25 days holiday

Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to discounted gym facilities

Relocation scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong focus on achieving cost savings.
• Experience in category management.
• Ability to engage with all levels of the university.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive category management across designated spend categories.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the supplier market.
• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement processes.
• Drive enhancements in procurement policy and practice.
• Maintain high customer service for stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative working skills

Approachability

Job description

A leading educational institution in Oxford is looking for a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across teaching and research categories. The successful candidate will manage high-value contracts and ensure significant cost savings while enhancing stakeholder relationships. This role supports a flexible hybrid working environment and offers competitive benefits, including a Local Government Pension Scheme and extensive employee assistance programs.