Category Manager

Job Description
Salary band to c£57 - £69k (including location allowances) + excellent benefits
London based client offering hybrid working.
My client, a high profile public sector organisation with a spend level of c£800m p/a, are currently recruiting for an ICT Commercial Manager. Working within a department that is driving a progressive social value and sustainability agenda, the successful candidate will be responsible for shaping innovative category strategies as well as the hands-on procuring of £10m+ contracts. This role also has two direct reports and 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 that deliver high quality commercial outcomes and value for money
Experience of procuring large complex digital, data and technology related services / goods in fast paced / dynamic environment
Experience of negotiation with large ICT / digital / data / technology providers, including consultancies
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 apply or call +44(0)333 3660839 quoting [732733NR].