Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager

Location: London, SW1P 3AZ

Permanent: £59,248 GBP

Sector: Not for Profit

Job ref: cofe/TP/82685/8240

ARE YOU THE ONE? ARE YOU THE PROCUREMENT CATEGORY MANAGER WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

About Role

We are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead the development and execution of indirect category strategies, governance, and policies. The role involves delivering value through strategic sourcing initiatives and managing supplier relationships.

Procurement functions as a shared service within the Finance Department, collaborating across the National Centres of Innovation (NCIs) to provide cost-effective financial services. We are building a dedicated procurement team focused on value for money, supplier and contract management, and adopting best practices in procurement.

What you'll be doing

Your main responsibilities include developing and implementing category strategies, managing procurement activities, enhancing team skills, and improving reporting and compliance. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives within your categories, provide expertise, and manage risks and supplier issues to ensure successful outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Policy and Process Development
• Leading Procurement Activities
• Reporting and Compliance

You will need to be/have:

• Broad experience in indirect procurement, especially in Professional Services and IT categories
• Proficiency in analyzing large data sets using Microsoft Excel
• Experience with e-procurement and P2P systems
• Project management experience and familiarity with recognized methodologies
• MCPIS qualification and knowledge of contract law
• Prince2 certification or substantial experience in managing large projects (Desirable)

About You

The Church of England values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, especially UK Minoritised Ethnicities/Global Majority Heritage and underrepresented groups. We are committed to recruiting disabled candidates and offer interviews to those meeting minimum criteria.

Additional Information

For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

What we offer

Salary: £59,248 per annum plus pension contributions (8-15%), with additional matching up to 3%.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Development opportunities and apprenticeships
• Health benefits such as Medicash, virtual GP, and private helplines
• Occupational health support and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to departmental facilities and staff networks