Procurement Category Manager

The Procurement Category Manager will lead the strategic procurement of supplies and services to Corserv (with emphasis on central services type procurement categories) through the professional application of procurement techniques, contract management and fostering/ developing strategic supplier relationships and logistics strategies to provide resilience in the supply chain and meet the timely provision of goods, services and works.

As the principal lead in identifying, managing and realising procurement improvements, the role will also be pivotal in developing and maintaining constructive relationships across the Corserv business divisions and the overall supply chain, influencing senior leadership and stakeholders.

Other duties will included -

• to manage and lead the professional procurement of the diverse range of goods, services and works for Corserv
• develop the Corserv's procurement strategy and input strategic procurement aims and objectives into the Company Business Plan
• provide effective management and leadership of Corserv's supply chain to ensure Best Value is achieved and continuity of supply is secured
• manage, monitor and develop all of the contracts, framework tenders and agreements for the supply of goods, services and works
• plan and execute effective negotiation processes with suppliers, completing the due diligence and integration activities for the spend categories
• to lead, manage, motivate and develop indirectly reporting team members and to assist in identifying personal objectives including training and personal development needs.

About you

To be successful, you will ideally have previous public sector procurement experience (desirable but not essential), an understanding of relevant regulations, experience of using Pro-Contract E-Tendering Portal, placing FTS and Contracts Finder notices etc.

This role requires full professional qualification and membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) or a relevant degree or equivalent experience with a willingness to work towards.

You should also demonstrate:

• significant experience in contract tendering and procurement.
• a proven track record of successful change management, implementing and delivering new working policies and procedures along significant structural change.
• a track record of success in leading team members in strategic procurement services to achieve organisational aims and objectives.
• experience of developing partnership working, building effective working relationships and enhancing the reputation of the Company with internal stakeholders and external supply chain partners.
• proven experience of financial management, health and safety requirements and risk management.
• up-to-date knowledge and application of the policy and legislative framework relating to public sector procurement.

Salary: £36,095 to £46,598 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Base: This role is hybrid working from home and office (with our Bodmin offices as base)

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional , plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working hours & home working options
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development
• Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to (a basic / an Enhanced / a Standard) DBS check. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

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Contact us

If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group.