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Category Manager – Property (permanent role, Any NDA Site location and £52,585 - £68,400 salary) – closing date 31 May 2024

Updated 13 May 2024

Role title: Category Manager - Property

Salary range: £52,585 - £68,400

Function:  Commercial and Business Development

Role level range:  Level 5 -7

Role type:  Permanent

Base location:  Cumbria, Warrington, Oxford

Reports to:  Senior Category Lead

Closing date:  31 May 2024

The role:

We’re seeking passionate Category Managers to drive strategic initiatives. As part of the Commercial and Business Development Function you’ll help us to optimize our supply chains. From market analysis to bid evaluation, you’ll be responsible for shaping our Function in ways that are truly exciting.

Accountabilities:

  • Leads and assures procurement activities within Property, including the design, analysis & evaluation of tenders.

  • Provide guidance the business on the correct routes to market.

  • Support the development of Property, Facilities Management and Utilities category strategies.

  • Be a subject matter expert, providing category knowledge and insight to support industry best-practice and continuous improvement.

  • Build strong stakeholder relationships to aid cross-group collaboration.

  • Leads on contract management activity, for example managing contract variations, KPIs and strategic relationships.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

  • Someone with a proven track record of conducting procurement activity.

  • Experience of developing and delivering category strategies.

  • An analytical mind-set, with strong commercial acumen.

  • Someone who builds cooperation and communication between teams and/or functions to enable collaboration. 

  • Someone who seeks to build cross-cultural competency and helps others understand the business value of diversity.

Other knowledge, skills and experience which are advantageous:

  • MCIPS, expert membership of IACCM, MRICS or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Experience of managing OJEU procurement activity or procurement activity in a similarly regulated environment, preferably with experience in property or FM.

To apply: Please complete and send the Equal Opportunity Form accompanied by your CV and covering letter to resourcing@nda.gov.uk

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