Category Manager

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Are you looking for your next career move, a chance to become part of an established and sustained company, or just simply looking for a change, then this is a chance not to be missed!

Spring Technology are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our leading public sector clients.

The client are actively seeking a Category Manager for a 6 month contract based in either Milton Keynes and London.

This is a 6 month contract initially with the option to extend.

Essential Experience

*Minimum 5+ years of Procurement experience

*Knowledge of Public Procurement procedures;

*Substantial demonstrated experience of managing below OJEU threshold procurement exercises and mini-competitions via government framework agreements particularly high volume of low value (relatively) procurements requiring minimal turnaround;

*Ability to draft mini-competition and low value tender documents;

*Able to manage simultaneously multiple procurements at various stages of completion;

*Excellent time management with a 'can do' attitude;

*Knowledge of e-tender tools (e.g. Bravo);

*Excellent Customer/Stakeholder engagement skills;

*Good team working abilities

*Able to demonstrate financial and commercial acumen and recognise need for most economical advantageous offer rather than cheapest price;

*Ability to persuade and influence;

*IT literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project Management software.

Desirable

*Experience of NEC3 contracts would be advantageous;

*Experience of using Oracle applications;

SC clearance is required for this role, so must hold current SC clearance or must be willing to under go the check

If this role sounds of interest to yourself and you are suited to this role please send your CV to [email protected].

All candidates will be spoken to regarding this role prior to submission of the CV

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