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A renowned, award-winning social housing organisation in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced public-sector procurement expert to join their friendly high-performing team. Thepany places great value on delivering social value into localmunities, so it's nice knowing that you will be joining apany who genuinely care about making a positive impact on society. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity. Only 1 day per fortnight required in the office, with occasional travel to other sites required.
Your new role
The Category Manager will be responsible for the 'Tech and Corporate Services' category and will manage the consistent delivery of high quality, value for money services through an efficient procurement service. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process, which will entail working with key stakeholders to establish specifications, through to contract negotiation, bid evaluations, contract award and contract management. As Category Manager, you will work on high value procurements up to £25m in line with public contract regulations, all the while delivering the best value for money.
You will build and maintain strongmercial relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders. Working with internal stakeholders, you will provide sound procurement guidance and advice on sourcing options which deliver value for money, and then will manage the tender process from start to finish, ensuring best practice, PCR2015pliance, and mitigating contractual risk.
This role is predominantly home-based, but you will be expected to attend the Manchester office around 1 day per fortnight, along with semi-regular visits to thepany's other sites in the Northwest.
What you'll need to succeedPrior experience in public-sector procurement, ideally gained within a social housing environment
Demonstrable experience in category management activities
Understanding of Public Contract Regulations (PCR2015)
Good IT skills - particularly within MS Office
CIPS qualified or working towards
Category experience ideally within Technology/ICT or Corporate Services
What you'll get in return32 days holiday + bank holidays (plus option to buy more and earn more with long service!)
VERYpetitive pension scheme, matched up to 10%
Flexible working
Healthcare cash plan including dental cover, 24hr private GP access, optical care, physiotherapy, and so much more
Dedicated annual budget / investment in your own learning and development
Access to lots of discounts and offers
A renowned, award-winning social housing organisation in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced public-sector procurement expert to join their friendly high-performing team. Thepany places great value on delivering social value into localmunities, so it's nice knowing that you will be joining apany who genuinely care about making a positive impact on society. This is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity. Only 1 day per fortnight required in the office, with occasional travel to other sites required.
Your new role
The Category Manager will be responsible for the 'Tech and Corporate Services' category and will manage the consistent delivery of high quality, value for money services through an efficient procurement service. You will manage the end-to-end procurement process, which will entail working with key stakeholders to establish specifications, through to contract negotiation, bid evaluations, contract award and contract management. As Category Manager, you will work on high value procurements up to £25m in line with public contract regulations, all the while delivering the best value for money.
You will build and maintain strongmercial relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders. Working with internal stakeholders, you will provide sound procurement guidance and advice on sourcing options which deliver value for money, and then will manage the tender process from start to finish, ensuring best practice, PCR2015pliance, and mitigating contractual risk.
This role is predominantly home-based, but you will be expected to attend the Manchester office around 1 day per fortnight, along with semi-regular visits to thepany's other sites in the Northwest.
What you'll need to succeed
What you'll get in return
