Job Title: Category Manager ( Professional Services + other Indirects )
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Berkshire
Start Date: asap
Salary: 42000
Ref No: 207628-R4343R
Date Posted: 26th Sept 2013
Role based in Reading
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum + Pension + generous holiday + Season Ticket Loan
My client has an exciting new opportunity for a contract manager to join a world class procurement team. This is a highly influential role where the successful candidate will be driving forward key procurement initiatives within the organisation. It is desirable that candidates apply with a strong grasp of EU procurement Law and understanding.
Key Duties will include:
Provide expert advice on the development of contractual arrangements and competitive procedures and ensuring this are aligned with UK and EU Procurement Legislation
Implement the procurement strategy and ensuring this meets business objectives liaising with of stakeholders including customers, contractors and consultants.
Skills required: -
Strategic experience across the breadth of procurement categories
- Prepared to be the key driver in supply relationship strategies
- Hungry, determined, confident and progressive personality
- Highly numerical and analytical
The ideal candidate will be able to balance the requirements of sourcing for indirect multi million pound projects on a regional, national and global level, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders. Key to your success will be driving through the development of supplier performance improvement as well as delivering an invaluable, high-level, procurement service to the internal customer.
Excellent communication and the ability to influence at all levels are key.
MCIPS or Training towards CIPS qualification is preferred.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your details ASAP!
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