Procurement - Indirect Services - Mana Resourcing : Job Details

JOB TITLE: Procurement - Category Manager - Third Party OperationsThe COMPANYOur client is a well-established not for profit trust. They are now one of the UK's largest organisations in their field employing over 4000 people. Our client is looking for a Category Manager - Third Party Operations to make a strategically important contribution to the business.The ROLEThe Category Manager - Third Party Operations will be required to:* Drive implementation and continually review procurement strategy * Develop supplier relationships * Optimises value and manages risk within the category * Educate stakeholders and promote best practice procurement This is hybrid position.The CANDIDATEOur client is looking for a professional Category Manager - Third Party Operations candidate with solid experience of end-to-end Category Management including: * Strategy development * Tendering* Commercial and contract negotiations * Supplier relationship management* Knowledge of key commercial contract risks and opportunities * Experience of health and social care would be advantageous * Strong background in procurement/purchasing/buying roles* Good level of educationSALARY: £50-60,000 Depending on experience ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Buyer - External Services, Procurement - Third Party Services, Category Manager in Health Care, Procurement - Social CareLOCATION: OxfordThis role is commutable from:OxfordBicesterKidlingtonWitneyFaringdonAbingdonAylesburyDidcotThatchamMana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.