Head of Category Management - Theory Test

Overview

Can you lead a category management team through a strategic procurement, ensuring our customers receive a high-quality service whilst running compliant procurement processes that deliver great value for money. Have you successfully delivered category management strategies in a public sector environment which have led to great outcomes for both the commercial function and the wider business.

The Head of Commercial Category Management will deliver an effective, and improving, commercial service covering all aspects of the commercial cycle, including pre-procurement and market engagement activity, procurement and contract management and benefits realisation. This post sits within the Commercial team to support the procurement of the Theory Test (TT). The TT contracts are valued at approximately £450 million, representing a significant investment for DVSA and a critical component of our statutory public service.

• Leading the Theory Test Commercial Category Management Team responsible for c £450m of spend. Contributing to the delivery of annual Commercial and Efficiency savings targets.
• Demonstrating leadership, executing management responsibilities effectively, working with, leading and acting as a role model for team members and colleagues, ensuring capability to achieve successful commercial outcomes delivery throughout the commercial cycle.
• Providing current and relevant advice on the latest developments in public sector procurement.
• Leading in the development of the Commercial Team in line with CO Procurement Skills and Competencies Framework through a Commercial Skills and Capability Review and Training Plan.
• Utilising own skills to develop and mentor others working in the DVSA Commercial Team and wider DVSA, ensuring a positive, professional influence.
• Deputising for the Head of Commercial as appropriate.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

Are you an experienced commercial professional that has delivered on key strategic procurements.

Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

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• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

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