Job Description

• Job Reference:967591HA2R_1642431596

• Job Type: Permanent

• Job Industry: Research/Pharma

• Contact Name: Halim Ahmad

• Job Location: Greater-manchester

• Job Title: Category Manager (Medical & Pharmacy)

• Job Salary: £60000 - £70000 Per Annum

Job Start Date: ASAP

We are excited to be partnering one of the UK’s leading organisations within their field, who are actively looking to bolster their current procurement function in recruiting a Category Manager to manage their Medical & Pharmacy function.

The role which can be based either in London, Manchester, or Brighton will be responsible for developing and souring various procedures for their category specifics.

Roles and responsibilities:

* Develop a strategic category plan which has a clear savings opportunity scope
* Lead contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develop negotiation plans
* Act as Procurement Lead for category board identified projects
* Interfacing with internal professionals to ensure requirements are delivered and operational efficiencies are maximised

Experience required:

* Proven experience of sourcing in similar category
* Proven ability in delivering savings through driving strategic category planning
* Capable of building strong rapport with Stakeholders and suppliers
* Delivering process or policy improvements

* Confident and capable in managing senior business stakeholders
* Worked in a heavy workload, fast pace and able to change with prompt demand
* MCIPS qualification is a reference

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