Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager Location: Craigavon Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week Salary: Competitive Business Unit: Central Services Open To: Internal and External Applicants Ref No.: HRJOB9935 The Role Due to the continued success and growth of the Almac Group, our Procurement Team are currently recruiting for Procurement Category Managers. The successful person will support the implementation and management of consistent purchasing practices with robust controls within global Central Services in UK, US and Ireland, comprising primarily of 3 legal entities: Almac Group Ltd, Almac Central Management LLC and Almac Pharmaceuticals Group (Ireland) Ltd. The Category Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the procurement strategy for defined areas of procurement, including Facilities & Engineering, IT and a range of Professional Services category areas, managing the procurement cycle in line with business requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Procurement Category Manager who wants to further develop their career within the procurement department of a large organisation. Key Requirements Have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK MCIPS qualification or working towards Significant procurement experience for both direct and indirect goods and services at a senior level Experience of driving and managing change in an organisation Previous practical procurement experience encompassing total responsibility for both large scale (>£1M) and smaller scale procurement projects Proven successful track record within contract negotiation and competitive pricing analysis Proven track record within supplier relationship management Further Information For full list of essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to the online job posting. Apply Now Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible. Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Monday 21 October 2024. RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation. Skills: Manage Projects Proven track record within supplier relations... procurement Benefits: Flexible Schedules Professional Coaching Attractive Compensation Package Lunch & Learns Employee Recognition Death in Service Group Healthcare Scheme