Senior Category Manager

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Category Manager to join an International Charity based in Devon with a competitive salary of up to £44k (dependant on experience). This Procurement position has been created due to growth within the team, and recent successes.

Candidates will have previous experience of working in a Procurement or Purchasing Department within category management.

Role Responsibilities for the Senior Category Manager:

• Development of category strategies and a procurement plan
• Planning and managing tender events for goods and services within your specialist categories
• Scope and develop regional and/or global contractual agreements
• Drive both contract and supplier relationship management
• Work closely with the Head of Category Management and provide management reports

Person Specification for Senior Category Manager:

• Be able to demonstrate strategic sourcing and category management
• Experience of contract development and understanding of core commercial terms
• Level 4 CIPS or able to demonstrate experience as a Category Manager and looking to attain CIPS
• Understanding of project management
• Full Driving license due to location

Salary

Up to £44k

This role would be suited to a Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Officer, Category Manager, Contracts Manager, Commercial Manager.