Strategic Procurement Category Lead

National Instruments; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Authority invites applications for a Senior Category Manager within the EA Commercial Procurement Services in Belfast. You will lead strategic procurement activities, develop category plans and ensure value for money across major contracts, reporting to the Head of Construction Procurement.

You will manage teams, drive policy compliance with NI Public Procurement Policy, PGNs and CoPE accreditation, and build strong supplier relationships to deliver high-quality services to schools

Qualifications

• Full Membership of CIPS or Chartered Member of RIBA, RICS, CIOB or equivalent.
• Five years’ demonstrable procurement experience, including senior responsibilities.
• Experience delivering category management strategy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and strategy for procurement categories with senior leadership.
• Lead category plans, budget management and policy alignment.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with NI Public Procurement Policy and PGNs.

Skills

Category management

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy compliance

Education

CIPS membership / RICS / CIOB equivalent

Tools

eTendersNI

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Education Authority invites applications for a Senior Category Manager within the EA Commercial Procurement Services in Belfast. You will lead strategic procurement activities, develop category plans and ensure value for money across major contracts, reporting to the Head of Construction Procurement.

You will manage teams, drive policy compliance with NI Public Procurement Policy, PGNs and CoPE accreditation, and build strong supplier relationships to deliver high-quality services to schools