Procurement Category Manager

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Procurement
Category Manager to join their team based in Armagh.

• £44,075 salary
• Exposure to high-value, high-impact public sector contracts
• Opportunity to influence category strategy and drive service improvement
• Stable public sector environment with strong governance frameworks

You’ll be joining a large, region-wide public sector organisation delivering essential services across multiple departments. With significant annual expenditure and a complex supply chain, procurement plays a critical strategic role in ensuring value for money, compliance and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Level
  6) with at least 2 years' procurement experience OR 5 years' procurement experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing or supervising staff
• At least 3 years' experience managing the full procurement and contract lifecycle
• Experience delivering public procurement competitions in line with relevant regulations and policy guidance is essential
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards)
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance and governance
• Access to suitable transport to meet the mobility requirements of the role

• Lead and implement category management strategies aligned to organisational objectives
• Manage procurement pipelines and ensure timely delivery of tenders and contracts
• Oversee contract management and supplier performance to maximise value
• Build and manage stakeholder networks across departments
• Drive compliance with procurement regulations and internal quality systems
• Promote innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within procurement
• Provide expert procurement advice across the organisation

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