Procurement Category Manager needed in Grays, £228.29 per day PAYE - Reference: RQ1420859

We are seeking a candidate ideally with experience of procuring construction / works contracts

• To be category managers in nominated procurement categories as prescribed by the Senior Category Manager.
• To provide procurement and category management support on the full commercial lifecycle
• Responsible for leading on a range of high value procurement activities and procurement projects across various directorates.
• Responsible for delivering cashable savings through strategic procurement exercises.
• To advise and where required lead on the full range of procurement support for relevant categories, including: training on procurement and category management, benchmarking, market intelligence, drafting contract specifications, managing the end-to-end tendering process and other commercial support as required.
• Producing management reports at key stages of the procurement cycle and assisting in the production and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintaining the necessary relevant records and systems to ensure transparency and a clear audit trail of procurement activities.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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