Marks Sattin are working in partnership with on a major programme with a well known Government funded organisation to recruit an Interim Senior Category Manager for a duration of 9 months.

The role will support the Head of Procurement with the delivery of the procurement programme and will provide ongoing contract management support. The role will be required to support and manage the delivery of a number of categories. This is a hands-on role and encompasses the full spectrum of tender and contract management activities. It requires a person with a strong background in procurement, excellent commercial acumen, experience in contract management and a background in both public and private sector procurement would be desirable.

Key responsibilities of the Interim Senior Category Manager:

• Manage a portfolio of procurements to meet time, budget, quality and resource parameters in accordance with good professional practices, legislative requirements, OC policies and procedures, OJEU thresholds and public purchasing regulations.
• Advise on procurement strategy options, evidenced by best practice examples or fit for purpose examples.
• Work collaboratively with government and council procurement teams to implement an efficient and effective working relationship.
• Provide research and specialist advice on complex procurements including procurement led elements of sponsorship.
• Participate and assist in the effective negotiation of tenders to secure goods and services on the most advantageous value for money terms, via procurement strategies or VIK sponsorship deals.
• Effective and appropriate management of key stakeholders and key operational staff to meet project outcomes and changing organisational needs relevant to the nominated divisions
• Liaise with and support the Organisation Committee (OC) leadership team by maintaining accurate and timely records that support any ad hoc reporting requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders in relation to effective contract management
• Provide an audit service in relation to contract management compliance across the nominated divisions
• Undertake contract administration tasks
• Maintain an accurate and up to date record of procurement activities.
• Contribute to and provide management support to the maintenance of management reporting systems to track and manage procurement activities at project and functional level
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment for yourself and your team by complying with and ensuring your team comply with the OC's health and safety policies, standards practices and program.
• Actively promote and support the work health and safety committee and initiatives.

To be considered you must:

• Be CIPS Qualified
• Have experience working in both the Public and Private sectors
• Understanding of Public sector procurement principles and practice / OJEU
• Advanced skills in MS office applications, contract management system (Dynamic's would be an advantage)
• Extensive procurement experience on large contracts with an ability to demonstrate delivery of other generalist contracts.
• Experience in negotiating procurement outcomes to improve value for money propositions
• Preparation of contractual documents for external/ public review
• Contract management experience across a variety of contracting methods including fixed price, cost plus, schedule of rates, panel of providers

If you feel you meet the requirements of my client and have availability to start at short notice please do not hesitate to apply!