Strategic Category Manager – End-to-End Procurement

GreenSquareAccord; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GreenSquareAccord is seeking an experienced procurement professional to help maximise value, savings and social value for the communities we serve. As a key member of the procurement team you will manage spend categories and lead procurement activity from planning through tendering, award and ongoing contract management.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, evaluate suppliers and tenders, ensure data accuracy, and pursue process improvements to deliver commercial excellence with

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience with CIPS or equivalent.
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement projects.
• Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Contract management and supplier evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects and develop category strategies.
• Work with stakeholders to shape procurement strategies and deliver solutions.
• Maximise value for money, savings and social value across activity.
• Evaluate supplier responses and conduct contract documentation.
• Maintain contract data and procurement records in line with requirements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GreenSquareAccord is seeking an experienced procurement professional to help maximise value, savings and social value for the communities we serve. As a key member of the procurement team you will manage spend categories and lead procurement activity from planning through tendering, award and ongoing contract management.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships, evaluate suppliers and tenders, ensure data accuracy, and pursue process improvements to deliver commercial excellence with