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

Summary: The Commercial Category Manager role within the Procurement Division at the Bank of England focuses on managing the end-to-end procurement process for IT-related services and products. This position requires collaboration with stakeholders to develop procurement strategies, produce tender documents, and manage contracts. The role offers opportunities for professional development in procurement while ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. The successful candidate will contribute to the Bank's mission of maintaining monetary and financial stability through effective procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a pipeline of procurement activity in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop procurement strategies and support business areas in specifications.
• Produce tender documents and manage the tender period.
• Run the evaluation process and draft final contracts.
• Advise on strategic direction and generate spend data and market insights.
• Provide governance support and liaise with various professionals for compliance.
• Support risk management and develop commercial competencies across the Bank.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and support supplier management best practices.
• Assist the wider sourcing team during peaks in tendering activity.

Key Skills:

• Proven track record in managing complex procurement pipelines.
• Experience in end-to-end sourcing for high value or complexity contracts.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and relevant regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail in document drafting.
• Capability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it.
• Experience with e-procurement systems and supplier management.

Salary (Rate): 49000

City: Leeds

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other