Procurement Category Manager Digital & Technology
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Job Summary
Salary: 63500
Closing date: 25th February
Contract type: Permanent
Interview dates: W/C 2nd March
TheWellcomeTrust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leadingpolicyand advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.
We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support but theywontbe solved by science alone.
We are looking fora Procurement Category Managerto join ourProcurementteam.
Where inWellcomewill I be working
You will be working in the Procurement teamwho enable the delivery of a professionalvalue driven procurement service toWellcomesinternal teams. Procurementsitunder theFinanceumbrella with this rolereporting to the Head of Procurement.
Theprocurement servicemodelisevolvingin 2026to becentralisedforthe wholeofWellcome.This asignificant changefortheprocurementteamandforthewider organisationwhoprocurementsupport.
This roleiscriticalinguiding theorganisation through this period of changeand embedding thenewcentralisedcategory managementservice delivery model.
We are looking for someoneto join us on this journey andwho is up fortaking onthischallenge.
Procurement Category Manager Digital & Technology
You will partner with the Digital & Technology team and deliver all technology procurement forWellcome.
You will play a critical role in creating and deploying category strategy into this area and delivering their on-going procurement needs.
The Digital & Technology category of spend issimilar tomost organisations with key sub-categories of: Software Hardware Services with Data.
Aspart ofrecruitmentwe will be assessing team management capabilitiesfor managing the Procurement Officers within the team.
What will I be doing
As the ProcurementCategory Manager you will play a pivotal role inembeddingprocurement strategyinto the organisationto ensure we effectively manage resources and maximise value. You willberesponsible fordeveloping and implementing comprehensive procurement strategies and systems working closely with budget holders to ensure decisions are both commercially sound and aligned with departmentalobjectives.
Yourexpertisein strategic category management will be essential as you guide stakeholders in adopting category and supplier strategies that support our goals.
As a Procurement Category Manager you will:
Drive the strategic procurement agenda by developing and implementing best practice procurement strategies systems and procedures ensuring commercial effectiveness.
Own and implement strategic category plans aligning with the departmentsobjectives and engage stakeholders to build consensus on category and supplier strategies.
Manage supplier relations to optimise spend reduce costs and mitigate commercial and legal risks including conducting business reviews and performance assessments.
Lead the end-to-end procurement process for key service contracts from supplier evaluation to contract implementation while championing continuous improvement and compliance in procurement practices.
Support the training and upskilling of Procurement Officers to ensurehigh standardsof delivery andfacilitatecareer progression to Category Manager fostering an inclusive culture.
Is this job for me
Are you experienced in building andmaintainingstronginternal and externalrelationships across all stakeholder levels with the ability tofacilitatecross-functional collaboration Do you have robust communication skills and can adapt to fluctuating priorities using effective problem-solving
This position is ideal for individuals who have a proventrack recordin contract development negotiation and the creation and implementation of category plans from end to end. We are looking for professionals with significant procurement experience in the private sectorand capable of delivering high-quality projects within tight deadlines.
Whether working independently or as part of a team your analytical and negotiation skills will be pivotal.
Familiarity with Oracle P2P processes or a CIPS qualification isadvantageous as you will contribute significantly within a supportive and inclusive work environment. If these criteria resonate with your skills and experience we encourage you to apply.
To apply for this role pleasesubmitan update CV and answer 2 application questions todemonstratethat you meet theminimumrequirements for the role.
MinimumCriteria:
Category Management:Ableto create and implement category plans from end to endincluding gaining buy in from senior management
Interpersonal:Ableto build andmaintainstrong relationships withinternal and externalstakeholders at all levels andfacilitatecross-functional collaboration.
Adaptability:Ableto adapt to changing priorities utilising strong problem-solving skills toidentifyissues and find effective solutions.
Contracting: Strongabilityin contractdevelopment and negotiationarea.
Background:Ability tooperateinanprivate sector procurement role
You can view the full Job Descriptionon our website
You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on ourwebsite
Our HybridWay ofWorking
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their Wellcomewe have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (TuesdayWednesdayand Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority atWellcome.We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or long-term visitourwebsitefor more information on adjustments andaccessibility orcontact us
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Key Skills
- User Interface
- Competitive Analysis
- New Technologies
- Business developments
- Communication
- Content Management System
- Market Research
- Internet
- Youtube
- Digital Assets
- Digital strategy
- Social Channels
- Digital Forensics
- A/B Testing
- Analytics
About Company
Wellcome supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, climate and health and infectious diseases.
