Senior Category Manager

Salary band to c£71k - £78k (including location allowances) + excellent pension and wider benefits.

London based client offering hybrid working and compressed hours opportunities.

My client, a high profile public sector organisation with a spend level of c£800m p/a, are currently recruiting for a Senior Category Manager / Commercial Lead level role, in the corporate category spend area.

Working within a department that is driving a progressive social value and sustainability agenda, the successful candidate will be responsible for the hands-on delivery of innovative category strategies and contract management across spend areas such as Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), HR, Finance, Marketing / Media and Occupational Health.

Leading a team of 2, my client is looking for candidates who will bring a coaching / mentoring leadership approach, in what is a L&D focussed environment.

The successful candidate will ideally bring a blend of the following: -

• Background of developing innovative category strategies and/or contract management / supplier relationship management (SRM) protocols that deliver high quality commercial outcomes, value for money and mitigate risk
• Experience in delivering high value complex strategic commercial services negotiations in fast paced and dynamic environment
• Inclusive Leadership / Management experience, ideally gained from working within a CPD / L&D culture.
• Excellent senior stakeholder relationship skills
• Public Sector / OJEU / PCR2015 procurement experience is a desirable but not essential

Langley are a diverse, minority-owned business and we are passionate about promoting diversity and equality. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability status or gender and particularly welcome applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.

To register your interest in this opportunity please email info@langleysearch.com or call +44(0)333 3660839 quoting [1087086NR].