[ref. u31104317] Buyer - IT Category Manager - Oxford

apartmentMana Resourcing placeOxford calendar_month 

JOB TITLE: Procurement - Category Manager - Third Party Operations

The COMPANY

Our client is a well-established not for profit trust. They are now one of the UK's largest organisations in their field employing over 4000 people. Our client is looking for a Category Manager - Third Party Operations to make a strategically important contribution to the business.

The ROLE

The Category Manager - IT & Marketing will be required to:
  • Drive implementation and continually review procurement strategy
  • Develop supplier relationships
  • Optimises value and manages risk within the category
  • Educate stakeholders and promote best practice procurement

This is hybrid position.

The CANDIDATE

Our client is looking for a professional Category Manager - IT & Marketing candidate with solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including:
  • Strategy development
  • Tendering
  • Commercial and contract negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities
  • Experience of health and social care would be advantageous
  • Strong background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles
  • Good level of education

SALARY: £50-60,000 Depending on experience

ALTERNATIVE TITLES:
  • Buyer
  • External Services, Procurement
  • Third Party Services, Category Manager in Health Care, Procurement
  • Social Care
LOCATION: Oxford

This role is commutable from: Oxford

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Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.

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