Category Manager

Our client, a Housing Association based in Birmingham, is currently recruiting for a Category Manager on a permanent basis offering a salary of £45,500 - £48,500.

The position is due to start ASAP, dependent on notice and travel will be required to the office one day per week.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PCR 2015/PA 23, ideally within a Social Housing setting.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Planning, coordinating and managing procurement activity, maximising savings, value for money and social value for a range of assigned spend categories
• Actively supporting internal stakeholders on the procurement journey from forward planning, establishing the requirement and procurement strategy, to tendering and contract award
• Managing compliance within internal Group Procurement Policy and external legal obligations (including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 23)
• Supporting internal stakeholders with contract management advice and guidance and ensure accurate contract data and reporting is maintained in line with legal requirements
• Managing end to end procurement projects, developing and delivering category strategies in line with overall business strategies and influence a broad network of business stakeholders to ensure the group requirements are aligned and commercially maximised with effective procurement solutions

Experience required:

• Knowledge and understanding of PCR 2015 and PA 2023
• MCIPS qualification is desirable but not essential

Rewards and benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Hybrid working (one day per week in the office)
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• Opt-in health cash plan
• Two days paid volunteering leave per year

Working hours:

• 37/5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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