Cedar are working exclusively with a government health organisation who are looking to hire a driven and ambitious Procurement/Category Lead to join their team as they continue on their journey of transformation and change. This role will work closely with the Procurement Director and Procurement/Commercial Business Partners to ensure the IMT department delivers an effective and efficient procurement service to the business and it's unique stakeholders. Must be a clear and confident communicator with proven experience of managing a broad range of IT spend in a fast paced public sector procurement function. Previous experience in professional/corporate services and IT hardware/software spend is required, along with managing multiple projects/stakeholders in this area simultaneously.
Key areas will be;
- Development/improvement of procurement processes and procedures within the IT services category
- Proven experience of procurement within the Public Sector - OJEU/PCR 15/Frameworks
- Commercial acumen and a clear understanding of procurement/supplier contracts management
- Stakeholder engagement across a range of categories - including IT/professional/corporate services
- Effective negotiator - must have gravitas along with energy and drive
- Acting as a procurement advisor and trusted partner to internal customers
- Managing suppliers in line with organisational policy
- Ensuring compliance in all areas of procurement activity
- Ability to interact and influence stakeholders within various internal/external business units
- MCIPS qualified - desirable
Must be able to go into the office 2/3 days per week - East London
