Procurement Category Manager - London, United Kingdom - chase recruitment group ltd

chase recruitment group ltd

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Interim Category Manager for Construction and FM

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide a professional procurement service for the strategic procurement of a range of goods, services and works, which meet the needs of the Council and progressively achieves cost savings and other targeted benefits.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

1.

To work closely with stakeholders to control expenditure through the adoption of the Category Management approach to procurement

2.

To develop the Category Plan for the allocated category, in particular identifying strategic sourcing options for the sub-categories to deliver year on year cost savings and other benefit targets

3.

To be the Council's procurement expert in the allocated Category by ongoing development of skills, knowledge and market engagement.

4.

To manage the allocated Category Officers to ensure they effectively undertake the role.

5.

To allocate sub-categories to Category Officers and approve the sub-category plans.

6.

To represent the Council in the supply market and through knowledge gained there, directly influence all third party expenditure in the allocated Category by creatively planning and implementing procurement projects that meet customer needs.

7.

To maximise the use of supply contracts that have been let by actively marketing them within the Council.

8.

Ensure all sourcing and contract management activity is undertaken in accordance with the Council's Contract Standing Orders and UK & EU procurement legislation.

9.

To provide accurate and timely management information as required by stakeholders and the Head of Procurement.

10.

To be the Council's procurement lead on the tendering of high value and high-risk contracts as agreed with the Head of Procurement.

11.

Display pro-active leadership and accountability for all procurement activity and management of third party spend within the allocated Category

Knowledge

Well-developed recognised category knowledge, with a clear understanding of current market conditions and trends, and the ability to secure best value for money from the category.
Knowledge of public sector procurement, with an excellent understanding of how public sector organisations work, and an awareness of public policy and delivery in political environments.
Well-developed knowledge of procurement practices and techniques, including modern and innovative procurement methods.
Knowledge of the gateway review process and project assurance methodologies.

Qualifications & Experience

Full member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent strategic procurement/sourcing experience.
Professional procurement experience, with a strong track record of success in delivering financial savings and other achievements, and exposure to the nominated category, ideally having operated at a strategic level.
Significant experience of the range of public procurement procedures including Competitive Dialogue
Extensive experience and applied knowledge of their areas of responsibility, developing the commercial strategy to support council priorities taking into of market and quality assurance requirements.
Project management experience, ideally within a formal project management framework, e.g. PRINCE2.
Experience of challenging established ways of working and managing change.
Experience of procurement practices, techniques, economics and markets including modern and innovative procurement methods as they are applied in a large complex orgnisation
Experience of planning, supervising and monitoring the work of staff
Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and a solution-focused approach
Well-developed project management, planning and organisational skills, able to deliver work and projects on time, efficiently and effectively
Committed to the delivery of customer

- focused services and continuous service improvement.

Ability to develop, manage and use systems to improve the monitoring and control of income and expenditure.
Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
Performance orientated - sets and achieves high standards for self and others
Flexible and adaptable - responds positively to changing demands.
Excellent people-management skills, including the ability to deal effectively with staff sickness and disciplinary issues
Excellent communication, negotiation and persuasion skills, combined with a positive attitude and an assertive and confident manner, linked to a commitment to providing a high level of customer service
Track record of getting the best out of people through influence and persuasion
Builds a network with other procurement practitioners
On-going commitment to developing own procurement knowledge base and qualifications
Ability to reflect diversity issues in the monitoring and evaluation of work.