About the role

We are currently looking for a Category Manager to join our client, an award-winning, high performing, academic institution based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of developing and implementing a strategic category management plan and the underlying sourcing strategies to manage major projects, supplier and contract management as well as policy and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Setting the strategic direction of the procurements required for the Major Projects category and leading the development and implementation of the category plan

• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for new projects and key renewals ensuring they deliver clear value for money benefits

• Leading tenders and contract negotiations

• Providing strategic commercial and procurement advice to key stakeholders

• Support the Head of Procurement to manage a high performing, customer/commercially focused procurement team

Required Experience:

• Substantial experience in developing and leading a strategic category plan, including developing strategic sourcing strategies and using market knowledge and data analysis to inform the underlying strategy and decisions

• Substantial knowledge of current public procurement standards and regulations and ensuring compliance to these

• Strong strategic focus and commercial acumen

• Experience building cost models to support commercial bids

• Experience in working in a complex (ideally matrix) organisation

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Excellent employer pension contributions

• Discounted travel

• Nurseries and childcare discounts and vouchers

• Learning and development opportunities

If you are interested in this Category Manager role, click 'apply now' and a member of our team will be in touch!