Commercial Category Manager in Procurement - Technology (12months FTC)

Summary: The Commercial Category Manager role within the Procurement Division focuses on managing the end-to-end procurement process for IT-related goods and services, ensuring compliance and value-for-money for the Bank. This position involves developing procurement strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and leading projects independently. The role also emphasizes collaboration with various departments to drive sustainability and effective risk management. It offers an opportunity to advance one's career in procurement while working on high-value contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering a pipeline of procurement activity in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing procurement strategies and specifications.
• Producing tender documents and managing the tender process.
• Running the evaluation process and drafting contracts.
• Advising on strategic direction and generating spend data insights.
• Providing governance support and liaising with various professionals.
• Supporting risk management and developing commercial competencies.
• Driving sustainability initiatives within the category.
• Assisting the wider sourcing team during peak tendering activity.

Key Skills:

• Proven track record in managing complex procurement pipelines.
• Experience in end-to-end sourcing for high-value contracts.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards).
• Experience with e-procurement systems and supplier management.

Salary (Rate): 49000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other