Central London Office, Hybrid role (circa 2 days in office)£55,000 - £65,000 basic salary range, plus Excellent Benefits (inc. subsidised travel)Ref: 10290This is an exciting time to join this high-profile business, as they embark on a planned range of investment projects. You will be responsible for a range of projects across multiple categories and the completion of procurement activities, such as sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations through to contract award for a programme of work. Compliance to public sector regulations and processes will be essential.The business operates a category management approach across key procurement pillars in IT/Technology, Indirects and Professional Services and candidates will be considered with any of these core category skillsets.Your ExperienceExcellent procurement category management skillsYou will have the gravitas and personal credibility to deal with senior functional stakeholdersStrong negotiation, interpersonal and leadership skills when liaising with contractors, suppliers and consultants, with a track record of delivering cost benefits and improvements.Previous tendering experience, or contract management of a medium to large value (£1m+) projects is highly desirable.Working knowledge Public Sector legislation (PCR 2015/PA23 trained)Procure to pay and Finance systems experienceE-tendering tools knowledgeQualified CIPS (ideally MCIPS) or working towards this (this is supported as part of the benefits offered)How to ..... full job details .....