Procurement Category Manager (Digital & STEM)We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager to support the Digital Services and STEM categories. This role is vital in providing a professional procurement service, including stakeholder engagement, tendering, commercial negotiation, and supplier management. You’ll ensure procurement aligns with financial, environmental, health & safety, and ethical standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies with key stakeholders, advising on procurement routes and evaluating commercial and regulatory risks.
• Lead tendering activities in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Prepare tender documentation and manage supplier negotiations for optimal terms.
• Produce reports to support category planning and savings targets.
• Oversee purchase requisitions and contract requests, ensuring policy compliance.
• Build strong networks with internal stakeholders to facilitate procurement processes.

Skills & Experience:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Public sector procurement knowledge, including PCR 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), or experience in procuring IT, digital services, or lab equipment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience drafting tender documents and managing public sector procurement processes.
• Proficiency in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.