Procurement Category Manager

A new exciting Procurement Category Manager job opportunity with a growing UK and international multidisciplinary consultancy with a specialist procurement division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background across the procurement lifecycle, including strategy development and tender preparation.

For this role, the Procurement Category Manager must be SC Cleared or have lapsed clearance that could be renewed.

The Procurement Category Manager (Defence) role is to provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients within Infrastructure and Real Estate sectors.

The successful candidate will develop supplier relationships within a category or categories, work with an outstanding team of specialist consultants, and advise major clients on large-scale or flagship projects.

The employer offers an opportunity to rapidly progress your career within an entrepreneurial, growing procurement division.

Further opportunities include traveling both nationally and internationally to service and manage key commissions for the employer's blue-chip client portfolio.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Fulfill the responsibilities of a Senior Category Management Consultant.
• Provide specialist procurement strategy advice to public and private sector clients.
• Conduct category analysis, planning, and reporting, including spend analysis, market analysis, benefits tracking, and category planning.
• Define, develop, and implement category sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and define category insights to support innovation and provide additional value.
• Manage end-to-end procurement services on major projects and programmes.
• Develop and manage contracts, including drafting, terms negotiation, and award.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Must be SC Cleared.
• Strong experience in Category Management, Category Sourcing Strategies, and Procurement strategy.
• Excellent experience with various forms of contracts, especially NEC and JCT.
• Good knowledge of public sector procurement rules, including OJEU/FTS.
• A solid background in Category Management within relevant sectors.
• Ability to manage work, business development, and career development activities.
• Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and a determination to succeed.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc related to Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Law, Procurement, or other construction-related fields, or equivalent; MCIPS qualification is preferred.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Full details of this global, premium consultancy will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

The employer is recruiting UK-wide; therefore, Senior Procurement Consultant candidates in other locations across the UK with the right skillset are also of interest.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary negotiable based on experience.

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.

(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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