Procurement Category Manager

Description

Are you experienced within the Procurement industry and looking to take on a new role in the public sector?
ASA are currently working with a large-scale client in the public sector who are looking to recruit a Procurement Category manager on a temporary 12-month contract to support with the procurement of goods, works and services across a range of commodities including ICT, Education, Major Capital Projects and Leisure across their organisation.
Responsibilities of the Procurement Category Manager:
· Make sure contracts in your category follow the rules and best practices.
· Help achieve the company’s procurement goals.
· Create plans and documents for contracts, handle meetings, and communicate with suppliers.
· Work with departments to plan and manage buying processes.
· Learn about markets and share knowledge to improve our purchases.
· Teach colleagues about procurement and help them adapt to changes.
· Work with various groups to boost awareness of buying opportunities.
· Manage contracts and suppliers, ensuring everyone follows the rules.
· Attend and represent the procurement team in meetings.
Required Skills:
· Comprehensive Procurement Knowledge: Understanding laws, policies, and reform initiatives. Experience in strategic commodity planning reflecting market needs and client objectives. Proficient in high-value complex procurement and diverse training provision.
· Effective Communication and Relationship Building: Excellent verbal and written skills for internal and external relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and procurement systems.
· Results-Oriented with Assertiveness: Focused on task completion and results. Confidence in interactions with internal services and customers. Actively seeks and acts on feedback for service improvement.
· Collaborative Team Player: Works well in a team, remaining transparent and open in collaboration both inside and outside the organization. Utilizes service-user data for service enhancements. Seeks learning opportunities and networking for continuous improvement.

Benefits:
· A flexible hybrid working pattern.
· The chance to work with a large-scale client in the public sector and expand your expertise in Procurement working for a prestigious employer with a generous holiday package.

To find out more about this opportunity then please submit your CV and we will be in touch with further details!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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