Category Manager

Description:

Role: Category Manager REF 76412
Contract Length: 10 months
Location: Aldermaston and Winnersh
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested

Spinwell is recruiting for a Category Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CATEGORY MANAGER

* Development of contracts as part of contract implementation, working closely with the contract management team.

* Develop and implement Category Strategy for specific categories, balancing short and long-term objectives to meet business strategy and efficiencies (savings) in alignment with business stakeholders.

* Support and execute strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategy and preferred suppliers list, including the execution of the RFx process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business, in compliance with the business requirements as well as client policies and directives, including Code of Conduct and Code of Business Ethics.

* Enhance/improve Compliance Management and KPI tracking / Balanced Scorecard for contracts, working closely with the contract management team.

* Draft and complete all artefacts/Bid documents to support the Procurement and evaluation process including training with evaluators and co-ordination of evaluation activities to deliver the replacement procurements. Draft, complete and Issue ITT to the supply market. Deliver the evaluation moderation sessions.

* Draft Call off Contract and work with the preferred suppliers to finalise the contracts.

* Draft/update and complete management plans, obligations matrix, risk registers etc (for awarded contracts)

* Draft and complete OBC (Outline Business Case) procurement and FBC (Final Business Case) award approvals documents including, liaising with appropriate boards and stakeholders.

* Interact and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders, from Commercial Directorate, and Legal,

* Handover / knowledge transfer contract management team

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CATEGORY MANAGER

* Procurement management background

* Pulling tender/contract documents together – contracts (NEC conditions)

* Work with legal

* Support with evaluating the tender, launching them, and handing the contract over to contract management

* Desirable

* Mechanical and construction background

* Electrical also desirable

* Public sector experience

* Knowledge Public sector procurement regulation and experience of applying these to contracts and procurements.

* An understanding of, and experience in procuring across various categories

* An understanding of and experience in managing contracts

* Knowledge of and experience in using Crown Commercial Service procurement frameworks

* An understanding of, and experience in procuring software and hardware

* Experience in liaising with a broad range of government stakeholders, and their suppliers

* Experience in delivering high value procurements.

* The ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams, bring together people and views to inform decision making.

* Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people.

If you are a Category Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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