Interim Assistant Category Manager 9-12 months
- Recruiter
- Marks Sattin recruitment
- Location
-
Birmingham
West Midlands RegionUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- 350.00 - 450.00 GBP Daily
- Posted
- 11 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 19 Sep 2021
- Job Title
- Non-Executive Director
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Marks Sattin are working in partnership with our Public Sector Client to recruit an Inerim Assistant Category Manager on a 9–12 month basis to provide expertise within the Procurement function.
The position will support the Category Manager's and the Procurement Business Partner's with the delivery of the 'Procurement Programme' and will provide ongoing contract management support.
As Assistant Category Manager, you will support the delivery of a number of categories and will oversee the full spectrum of tender and contract management activities.
The Interim Assistant Category Manager will be responsible for:
- Supporting with the management of a portfolio of categories to meet time, budget and resource parameters in accordance with best practices and legislative regulations
- Advising on public sector procurement strategy options
- Providing support to the Procurement Adminstration teams where appropriate
- Supporting the Category Manager's with the effective negotiation of tenders to secure goods and services on the most advantageous value for money terms
- The management of key stakeholders and key operational staff to meet project outcomes
- Providing advice and guidance to internal stakeholders in relation to effective contract management
- Maintaining an accurate and up to date record of procurement activities
- Contributing to and providing management support to the maintenance of management reporting systems to track and manage procurement activities at project and functional level
To be considered the Interim Assistant Category Manager will:
- Have a recognised Procurement certification
- Have experience in Category Management
- Have well developed team building skills along with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively
- Proven End to End procurement delivery experience across a variety of categories
- Have experience preparing PCR2015 compliant procurement documents for external/public review
- Have Contract Management experience
- Have a mix of Public sector and Private sector procurement experience
If you feel you meet the requirements of my client please do not hesitate to apply!