Interim Category Manager in Derby

Interim Category Manager - Indirects, FM &Property Hybrid working Up to £50,000 base salary (paid on PAYE day rate)Strong potential to become permanent! Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a leading Public Sector transport business based in Derby in the search for an experienced Interim Category Manager. This is an urgent need, requiring someone to start immediately to manage both full end-to-end tendering and operational purchasing for the indirect categories including FM & Property.   As a Category Manager you will:Be the procurement expert for the categories which fall under your responsibility including hard and soft Facilities Management and Property, HR and othersLead on procurement strategies and tactical approaches which maximise the successes of the businessManaging strategically important contracts, driving sustainable benefitsWorking with cross functional teams to support positive relationships with suppliersLead the complete tender process (formulation and evaluation through to negotiation and award) ensuring value for money, competitive terms are achieved and ensure full compliancy to the Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 & company procedures are followedEnsure the UK laws and industry standards regarding purchasing and contract activities are communicated at every opportunity by the post holder to all managers and other appropriate staffEnsure that the appropriate conditions of purchase/contract are applied to transactions to protect the company's interestsEnsure supplier performance is to required business standardsAbout you:Experience as Buyer/Purchaser is essentialExperience of managing full end-to-end tenders is essential - identification of suppliers, RFQ, quota analysis, onboarding and compliance, management and expediting of servicesKnowledge of UCR is desirableCIPS qualifications desirableExperience in Public Sector is desirable Given the urgent nature, we're looking for someone who is available either immediately or on very short notice and can be at the office in central Derby 2-3 days per week. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in taking on, please don't hesitate to apply now