Procurement Manager / Senior Category Lead
Ref: 118674
Warrington, United Kingdom
£65,000 | £500 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Category Management
- Strategic Procurement
- Innovative Practitioner
About the candidate
A seasoned Procurement Specialist with extensive experience across both public and private sectors, including Nuclear, Energy, Engineering, Shipping/Rail and Local/Central Government organisations.
They have a proven track record delivering successful procurement category requirements in dynamic markets, leveraging deep industry insights and strategy implementation.
This individual comes with good knowledge in Construction/M&E NEC 4 contracts but their wide range of experience over the years would stand this person in good stead to lead in any category.
What makes them great?
- Formed and implemented category management strategies within the ‘global bunker market’ that resulted in projected $800,000 cost savings and meeting PCR 2015 compliance.
- Developed and implemented public sector frameworks within the nuclear/transport sector.
- Procurement Lead for a large-scale £25 million construction project, incorporating key social value initiatives like apprenticeship scheme creation and charitable donations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive procurement plans that supported service delivery improvements and enhanced supplier engagement.
- Skilled communicator and leader: Effectively leads teams and manages stakeholders, driving procurement projects forward to successful completion.
Areas of expertise
- Risk Management and Mitigation: Expert in assessing and controlling risks within the procurement process to safeguard project objectives
- Contract Negotiation and Management: Skilled in crafting and administrating complex contracts to ensure compliance and optimal terms
- Stakeholder Engagement: Highly effective in engaging with stakeholders at all levels to align procurement strategies with broader organizational goals
- Cost Reduction Strategies: Demonstrated ability in driving cost-efficiency without compromising on quality or service deliverability
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensures that all procurement activities are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, avoiding potential legal issues