Category Manager - Estates

My London based client is looking for a Category Manager to join the team, with a focus on estates, construction and FM. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the role will be responsible for the delivery of the Procurement Strategy as well as to undertake the associated procedures and practices, manage delivery of specific procurement projects and areas as directed by the Head of Procurement Services.

You will also be responsible for leading competitions of varying complexity and value within the Estates Category of spend. This will involve establishing the most appropriate route to market, tendering contracts above and below statutory thresholds and conducting mini-competitions under existing public sector framework agreements.

You will need an understanding of public sector procurement including a good working knowledge of procurement legislation covering PCR 2015 and UCR 2016.

In addition to this you will need a proven track record of delivering value for money results for a wide range of goods, services and works at the various stages of the procurement life cycle, including full FTS/OJEU tendering, using Public Sector Frameworks and contract management.

The role requires you to be in the London office 2 days a week and will pay a salary of £60,000 to £62,000.