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Category Manager - Estates

Birmingham Temporary £350 - £450 per day View Job Description
The Category Manager (Estates) will provide strategic leadership in procurement and supply chain activities for a prestigious not-for-profit institution. This role involves managing procurement projects, ensuring best practices, and delivering sustainable and value-for-money outcomes.
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  • Category Manager - Estates
  • 3 - 6 month contract

About Our Client

This not-for-profit institution is a well-respected and sizeable organisation in the education sector. Based in Birmingham, the organisation is known for its commitment to excellence and strong focus on community impact.

Job Description

  • Lead procurement activities and projects for the Estates department.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure value-for-money outcomes.
  • Engage and maintain relationships with suppliers, ensuring sustainability and quality of services.
  • Manage contracts and agreements with suppliers.
  • Monitor and report on procurement performance and improvements.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure procurement needs are met.
  • Adhere to procurement policies and regulations within the not-for-profit sector.
  • Contribute to the development of procurement and supply chain strategies.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Category Manager - Estates' should have:

  • Significant experience of working in a senior procurement role.
  • Experience of procuring strategic goods, services, and works, including significant experience of the estates/construction category.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage procurement projects.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers.
  • Sound knowledge of procurement processes, policies, and regulations.
  • The capacity to develop and implement procurement strategies.
  • Good understanding of contract management and supplier agreements.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the region of £350 - £450 day rate.
  • 3 - 6 months contract.
  • January start date.
  • The opportunity to contribute to a prestigious not-for-profit institution.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • The chance to develop and implement strategic procurement initiatives.
  • A role based in the vibrant city of Birmingham.



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6593931
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-112024-6593931