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Interim Category Lead - Professional Services & Estates

1st Executive Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 2XY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is a hybrid role requiring one day a week in Oxfordshire, focusing on developing and implementing category strategies to achieve sustainable savings.
  • Candidates must have significant experience in managing diverse procurement categories, with an emphasis on CapEx and OpEx, and be MCIPS qualified or actively pursuing the qualification.
  • The role involves leading complex procurements while ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and improving supplier performance through effective contract management.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, alongside a deep understanding of procurement regulations and contract lifecycle management.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience level required, which includes a proven track record of delivering strategic cost savings and procurement transformation.
Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in Oxfordshire)Core Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category strategies to deliver sustainable savings.

  • Lead complex and high-risk procurements, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

  • Improve supplier performance and post-award contract management through SLAs and KPIs.

  • Drive procurement system and process transformation to improve efficiency and usability.

  • Provide leadership and development for Category Managers.

  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to enhance customer service and procurement outcomes.

  • Represent the organisation at external procurement and industry events.

Essential Requirements
  • MCIPS qualified or actively working towards it.

  • Significant experience in managing diverse procurement categories (CapEx & OpEx).

  • Proven ability to deliver strategic cost savings and implement procurement transformation.

  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

  • Deep understanding of procurement regulations and contract lifecycle management.

  • Skilled in supplier relationship management, e-procurement platforms, and performance tracking.

Desirable
  • Degree or postgraduate qualification.

  • Public sector or higher education procurement experience.

  • Knowledge of ESG, social value, and responsible procurement practices.

Key Attributes
  • Results-driven, with a strategic, customer-focused approach.

  • Ethical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

  • Approachable and collaborative leader aligned with institutional values.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.