Senior Category Manager - Adecco : Job Details

Are you an experienced Senior Category Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in the police industry? Our client, a well-established police organisation based in Carbrook, Sheffield, is seeking a talented and passionate individual to join their team as a Senior Category Manager.

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO POLICE VETTING CRITERIA YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED WITHIN THE UK CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing commercial category strategies to achieve the strategic aims and objectives of the Forces served. Your main duties will include negotiating and influencing senior collective forums, delivering procurement savings plans, leading complex procurement projects, and managing contract reviews. You will also be expected to develop and manage sustainable procurement strategies and provide excellent customer service to all parties involved.

To be successful in this position, you should have relevant experience managing high-value category management and delivering quantifiable procurement efficiencies. Experience in mentoring or managing staff is also essential. Additionally, you must hold a Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Diploma with full corporate membership (MCIPS) and have excellent interpretation of procurement legislation.

Understanding the police force's operational needs for specific categories and experience in leading and managing procurement projects of significant complexity and value would be desirable.

Our client offers a range of attractive perks, including hybrid working, health insurance, gym membership, wellbeing support, employee discounts, a bike-to-work scheme, and pension contribution matching. With a competitive annual salary ranging from £47,814 to £52,389, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive organisation committed to integrity, impartiality, public service, and transparency.

Join our client's team and contribute to their mission of ensuring public safety and providing essential services to the community. If you are innovative, open-minded, and enjoy working collaboratively, apply now!

Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position conveniently located just an 8-minute walk from the Carbrook/Ikea tram station.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Don't miss out on this chance to make a real difference in the police industry. Apply today and join our client's team as their Senior Category Manager!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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