Category manager people

My public sector client is looking for an experienced procurement professional to join them in the role of Category Manager. Managing a team, and supporting the Head of Procurement when required, this role will ne responsible for: Developing category based sourcing plan following a detailed analysis of spend, supplier volumes, market dynamics and transaction costs. Developing and implementing strategies to manage procurement risk, integrating policies into procurement practice, and measuring and analysing procurement spend and savings data. Leading and participating in corporate procurement projects, deploying category expertise and commercial acumen and knowledge. Collaborate with commissioning colleagues within to develop a detailed work plan and associated sourcing programme and to ensure an equitable split of activity within the post holders directly managed category team. To provide support and assistance to the Head of Procurement to ensure compliant procurement processes and working practices are consistent with the requirements of the procurement code of practice / contract standing orders and the public contract regulations. This role requires a candidate who has a strong background in public sector procurement and who has also had some experience of working across the people or adult and social care categories. This is a permanent role paying GBP54,000 to GBP68,0000 and required 2 days a week in the South London office