Procurement Manager
  • England,East of England,Essex,Thurrock
  • Part-time, full-time
  • £300 - £325 per day
Job Description:
Job Title: Category Manager – Procurement
Location:  Thurrock – Hybrid
Hours:  Office Hours
Rate: £325 per day, inside ir35, umbrella contractors only
Job Purpose:

To manage assigned procurement categories, support the full commercial lifecycle, and lead high-value procurement projects across various directorates. The role focuses on delivering strategic procurement activities, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring best value for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
*Category Management: Lead procurement opportunities, conduct category analysis, and implement innovative solutions to reduce costs and achieve efficiencies.
*Procurement Expertise: Provide support across procurement processes, including training, market intelligence, contract specification drafting, and end-to-end tendering.
*Category Planning: Collaborate with Council Officers to develop strategies for supplier engagement across sectors.
*Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure contracts align with best practices, maintain audit transparency, and comply with governance policies.
*Value Delivery: Leverage the Council’s buying power to achieve the lowest whole-life costs and best economic value.
*Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers to enhance contract outcomes.
*Contract Management Support: Offer subject matter expertise to support contract managers and suppliers, adhering to the Council’s Contract Management Framework.
*Stakeholder Engagement: Address and manage stakeholder requirements with professionalism and responsiveness.
*Reporting and Documentation: Produce management reports and maintain records to support transparency and policy implementation.
Qualifications and Skills:
*Proven experience in procurement and category management.
*Strong knowledge of procurement policies, governance, and market analysis.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Ability to manage high-value procurement projects and deliver cashable savings.
*Previous experience in a local government or housing association role
Job number 1825883
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Company Details:
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Human Resources
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