Category Manager


Job description

The Category Manager will assist the Senior Category Manager and the Head of Procurement to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of a compliant, consistent and professional procurement service within EA. The Category Manager will be responsible for the effective delivery of fit for purpose contracts that maximise value throughout the commercial lifecycle of contracts. They will assist the Senior Category Manager in developing and implementing category management strategies to achieve the aims and objectives of EA, delivering value for money and supply chain improvement, embedding efficient and effective procurement processes that ensure procurement compliance across EA and provide a customer focussed Commercial and Procurement Service whilst providing professional procurement advice and support in line with the PCR (2015), Northern Ireland Public Procurement Policy (NIPPP) and Procurement Guidance Notes (PGNs)..

Responsibilities

  • Manage and develop an effective category management team to ensure competent and sustainable procurement resources are available to meet the needs of EA
  • Manage strategic supplier relationship management to identify performance improvements.
  • Work with other CoPEs to develop collaborative strategies for category.
  • Developing contract management and supplier relationship management strategies as integral aspects of procurement activity.
  • Proactively engage in pre-market engagement and regular market sounding to establish feasibility, capacity, capability and encourage innovation.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Have two years experience in the management or supervision of staff
  • Have three years experience of managing the full procurement and contract management lifecycle
  • Knowledge of the PCR (2015), NIPPP and PGNs
  • Willingness to work towards achieving CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management) qualification

Desirable Skills

  • Have experience in the operation of the e-TendersNI
  • Have experience in the operation of an Oracle based Procure to Pay system
  • Ability to plan, manage and implement change

Further Information

A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer. Work time: Monday - Friday

Application Information

Please apply through the link below; https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl (copy and paste link to your browser)

Vacancy ID
1555216
Job ref.
22002415
Job Sector
Human Resource
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast Office, Belfast
Salary
£36,371 - £39,571 per annum
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
36
Published date
17/06/2022
Closing date
01/07/2022
Worktime
Monday - Friday

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