Strategic Category Lead
Strategic Category Lead needed in Worcester Paying £400 per day ref 1727573Full time hours on a temporary basisKey ResponsibilitiesLead the development, management and delivery of category strategies aligned to organisational objectives and commercial best practiceIdentify and implement innovative procurement and sourcing solutions to maximise savings and deliver required outcomesProvide expert procurement advice and support, applying Category Management principles across a range of contracts and servicesDevelop strong stakeholder relationships to identify saving opportunities and improve value and benefits from third-party spendEnsure all procurement activity complies with current public procurement regulations, internal governance requirements and policiesChampion and embed ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices across all activityLead complex or high-value procurement exercises, including negotiations, contractual variations and dispute resolution, to minimise risk and achieve best outcomesAdvise senior stakeholders on the commercial and financial viability of sourcing options including in-house delivery, outsourcing, partnerships, collaboration, frameworks and standard procurement routesLead the development and implementation of category plans in partnership with service areas and commissioners, ensuring stakeholder engagement throughout deliveryDeliver procurement guidance, briefings and training on legislation, policy and best practice where requiredIf you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
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