Commercial Category Manager - SC Cleared

SC Cleared Procurement Manager - London or Leeds – Hybrid 2/3 days per week 

Large public sector client seeks to recruit a seasoned SC Cleared Category Manager to work on customer site in Leeds (2/3 days per week), key tasks to include full end to end procurement lifecycle within the public sector, previous experience of tender engagement / management, stakeholder management, contract negotiation skills to name but a few.  

You will work with the Senior Strategic Category Manager supporting with the strategic planning and execution of all aspects of a product. This includes developing category plans, conducting market analysis, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing product development and marketing initiatives. Working closely with other members of the organisation, as well as with cross-functional teams such as product development, engineering, and sales, to ensure that all company objectives are met.

-       Delivering end to end commercial support to the Commercial business partner including but not limited to maintaining a comprehensive procurement pipeline.

-       Working with technology stakeholders to agree & prioritise commercial activity alongside the Commercial Business ensuring optimum collaboration and delivery.

-       Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to deliver end-to-end sourcing as defined and agreed within the procurement pipeline, including facilitating (where necessary) workshops to agree sourcing strategies and requirements building.

-       Following the agreed governance process working cross functionally to resolve commercial matters.

-       Working with Finance to identify and realise benefits within both procurements and awarded contracts.

-       Supporting the Commercial Business Partner to embed effective risk management.

-       Making efficient and consistent use of eProcurement systems.

-       Supporting the Commercial Business Partner with the development of commercial competencies in your business area, through regular engagement and formal training.

-       Driving sustainability in the category, working closely with Subject Matter Specialists to identify opportunities.

-       Identifying and driving savings and efficiencies.

-       Maintaining commercial trackers including but not limited to: waivers, savings, project pipelines, contract records and sourcing events on the Procurement e-portal.

-       Ensuring information flows (e.g. supplier intelligence) and communication channels between Procurement and the business are maintained.

-       Working with the Commercial Delivery team to ensure supplier and contract management standard methodology is implemented in line with the Bank’s framework!

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