Category Manager

Role: Category Manager / Project Buyer - EstatesLocation: Camridgeshire (approx. 3x onsite per week)Salary: up to £49,000 per annumA University based in Cambridge are looking for a skilled Category Manager/Project Buyer for their Estates division to develop and implement procurement strategies. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for managing the University's extensive estate, with a focus on achieving optimal value for money, enhancing procurement best practices, and managing supply chain risks. The successful candidate will contribute to the Estates Management Strategy and be involved in significant procurement projects, ensuring compliance with public contracts legislation.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies to support University objectives.Manage high-value procurement projects (over £10m) from initial sourcing to contract mobilization.Oversee the drafting and management of tender documents and contractual agreements to ensure best value proposals.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize service delivery and cost-efficiency.Ensure compliance with financial regulations and public procurement legislation.Lead procurement-led transformation programs and cost-reduction initiatives.Provide expertise and guidance on procurement practices to non-specialists within the University.Essential Qualifications & Experience:Extensive procurement experience within a construction or facilities management environment.Must have managed tier 1 contracts.Familiarity with modern procurement techniques, value for money, and whole-life costing.Experience managing procurement projects exceeding £10m.Strong analytical skills and experience using e-tendering systems.Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), qualified to level 4 or above.For more information and a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to [email protected] / 07425 857 424