- Identify relevant suppliers for categories within the FM & Property division, perform end-to-end tendering process, review of quotes (with assistance from your Category Managers), run full governance checks under UCR and onboard suppliers to framework
- Develop and manage procurement category strategies for a portfolio of categories to achieve the strategic aims and objectives.
- Negotiate and influence senior collective forums (internal and external) to achieve the benefits of collaborative procurement.
- Develop and deliver procurement savings plans for specific categories in collaboration with the customers.
- Lead and manage complex and strategic procurement projects to ensure their effective delivery in line with customer requirements.
- Manage contract reviews for key business critical contracts managed outside of the central procurement function.
- Develop and manage sustainable procurement strategies for specific categories and develop an action plan to deliver.
- Responsible for delivering specific category management elements of the organisations procurement vision and Business Plan
- Line manage the performance and development of direct reports
- Previous strategic procurement and commercial experience essential
- Proven procurement, category and spend management experience essential
- Previous experience working in a Procurement, Contract or Commercial
- Have FM and/or Property goods & services Procurement experience, ideally within Public Sector or transport industry
- Demonstrable experience in managing procurement processes and contracts, including developing and implementing procurement strategies, evaluating bids and negotiating contracts.
- Knowledge of public procurement regulations, policies and procedures (UCR / PCR) is essential
- Relevant professional procurement qualification, such as MCIPS or equivalent.
- c. 6 months position with potential to become permanent for the right person
- £60,000- £70,000 PAYE salary equivalent
- Free Travel with an easily accessible, central site in Birmingham
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid Working 2 days in the office 3 days at home.
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Interim Category Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Elevation Recruitment Limited
Description
Interim Senior Category Manager roles - FM & Property
Birmingham (good travel routes and free rail travel offered)
Hybrid (2 days per week on site)
£60,000 - £70,000 (PAYE - these roles will not fall outside IR35 so please only apply if you are happy to work at the salary level mentioned)
Potential to become permanent
We have several incredible Interim Senior Category Manager opportunities to work with a Midlands region's leading consortiums of public transport services. This advert is for an Interim Senior Category Manager for FM & Property categories of the organisation.
The purpose of the role is to build a strong procurement function with the right commercial capability from scratch, identifying potential suppliers and onboarding them across the Indirect categories.
There will be an opportunity to develop knowledge across a varied number of business functions. This role is focused on supporting the FM & Property Category, including (but not limited to); Catering, Facilities Management (Soft & Hard Services), janitorial, mechanical and electrical engineers, maintenance engineers, all minor works categories for property
As one of the Interim Senior Category Managers, you will develop and manage commercial strategies for spend as well as providing professional advice on procurement matters to stakeholders at all levels to ensure that budgets are spent in accordance with strategy and Financial Regulations.
They work flexibly, within a project based, delivery focussed environment.
Are you ready for a rewarding challenge?
Responsibilities:
Your Experience
Desirable
What's on Offer:
Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and Midlands regions.