Job Description
Interim Senior Category Manager - Security, £570pd OUTSIDE IR35
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Duration: 9-Month Contract
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Rate: £570 per day, Outside IR35
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Location: Hybrid (Reading)
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Ready to lead procurement on a significant Security programme?
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We're looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager, with specialist Security Procurement expertise to join a major transformation project, within a highly regulated environment.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to shape procurement strategy for critical security infrastructure, working on a complex programme where your commercial expertise will have a real impact.
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The Role:
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You'll take ownership of an end-to-end procurement programme covering a specialist Security category, which may include:
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\n - Electronic security systems
\n - CCTV and detection technologies
\n - Access control solutions
\n - Physical security infrastructure
\n - Monitoring and integrated security solutions
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From developing category and sourcing strategies, through to market engagement, tender delivery and contract award, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a high-value procurement programme.
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Requirements:
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\n - Strong category management or procurement experience within Security categories.
\n - A solid understanding of the security supplier marketplace and associated technologies
\n - Experience developing category strategies, sourcing strategies, and recommendations for award
\n - Knowledge of the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) standards
\n - Ideally, experience delivering complex procurement under the Procurement Act 2023, or strong transferable knowledge of PCR2015/UCR regulations
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Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates will be required to currently hold, or be able to gain and maintain, Security Clearance.
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This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and, any questions, email