Senior Category Manager (FTC)

Michael Page; Salford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Category Manager/Procurement Manager for a National public sector organisation in the North West. This 9-month FTC focuses on Digital and IT procurement, requiring PA23 compliance and strong leadership experience.

The role involves leading complex tenders, stakeholder engagement, and delivering value across multiple projects with a national footprint. Salaries up to £65,000 are offered for the right candidate with proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Significant public sector procurement experience, ideally within the NHS.
• Strong understanding and practical application of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Proven experience managing procurement activity across Digital, IT or Technology categories.
• Experience leading complex tenders, frameworks or strategic procurement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.
• Experience working with suppliers across technology and digital services markets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous team leadership, mentoring or line management experience is highly desirable and will attract the upper end of the salary band.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement projects and framework activities across Digital and IT categories.
• Manage procurement activity through the full lifecycle, including tender management, governance, stakeholder engagement and implementation.
• Support the delivery and go-live of strategic digital procurement initiatives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to identify procurement solutions that deliver value, efficiencies and service improvements.
• Provide commercial and procurement guidance to senior leaders and procurement teams across a national footprint.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, leading negotiations and ensuring successful contract outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timescales.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the procurement function, helping to develop capability and best practice.
• For candidates with leadership experience, provide line management and strategic direction to a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Public sector procurement

NHS experience

Stakeholder management

Digital/IT procurement

Leadership experience

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading organisation on a 9-month FTC, leading high-profile Digital & IT procurement projects with a focus on innovative technology solutions. We're looking for candidates with strong Procurement Act 2023 knowledge and proven digital category experience, with salaries of up to £65,000 available for those with leadership experience.

Client Details

National public sector organisation based in North West.

Description

• Lead complex procurement projects and framework activities across Digital and IT categories.
• Manage procurement activity through the full lifecycle, including tender management, governance, stakeholder engagement and implementation.
• Support the delivery and go-live of strategic digital procurement initiatives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to identify procurement solutions that deliver value, efficiencies and service improvements.
• Provide commercial and procurement guidance to senior leaders and procurement teams across a national footprint.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, leading negotiations and ensuring successful contract outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives and timescales.
• Support and mentor colleagues within the procurement function, helping to develop capability and best practice.
• For candidates with leadership experience, provide line management and strategic direction to a high-performing procurement team.

Profile

• Significant public sector procurement experience, ideally within the NHS.
• Strong understanding and practical application of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
• Proven experience managing procurement activity across Digital, IT or Technology categories.
• Experience leading complex tenders, frameworks or strategic procurement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior audiences.
• Experience working with suppliers across technology and digital services markets.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Previous team leadership, mentoring or line management experience is highly desirable and will attract the upper end of the salary band.

Job Offer

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Category Manager, Procurement Manager or Commercial Manager with a strong background in NHS procurement, Procurement Act 2023 compliance and Digital/IT category management. Paying up to £65,000 for the right candidate that also has proven leadership experience, this role is a 9 month FTC with occasional travel to Salford.