Category ManagerBrindley Place - HybridSalary - 45,500 to 48,500 per annum - depending on skills and experience.Contract type - PermanentWorking hours - Full TimeAbout the roleYou will proactively plan, coordinate and manage procurement activity, maximising savings, value for money and social value for a range of assigned spend categories.You will actively support internal stakeholders on the procurement journey from forward planning, establishing the requirement and procurement strategy, to tendering and contract award.You will manage compliance within internal Group Procurement Policy and external legal obligations (including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 23), where applicable.You will support internal stakeholders with contract management advice and guidance and ensure accurate contract data and reporting is maintained in line with legal requirements.You will actively manage end to end procurement projects, developing and delivering category strategies in line with overall business strategies and influence a broad network of business stakeholders to ensure the group requirements are aligned and commercially maximised with effective procurement solutions.You will be expected to attend Brindley Place, Birmingham once a week.Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.About youYou will have procurement experience, good knowledge of the Public Contracts Reg