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Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Head of Strategic Category Management

Rate – Please submit daily rate you are seeking inside ir35

Length – 6+ month ongoing contract

Commercial and Assurance Head

* MCIPS or Equivalent

* Recent public sector experience in large and complex environment

* Worked at Head or Deputy Head style level

* On site requirement min 2 days per week

* Challenge at board level and work with directors and drive savings in departments

* Lead strategic negotiations with significant parners

* Work within Supplier Relationship Management methodology

* Solid understanding of Supply Assurance providing leadership and decisiveness

* Oversee contract variations, providing advice and direction

* Provide assurance agreements reviewed provide Value for Money

* Take responsibility for an oversee delivery of improved performance and savings

* Experienced identifying and discuss effective management and mitigation of risk

* Political awareness and organizational priorities maintained

* Utilise analysis effectively and liaise with Category Management and Procurement

* Identify and maximise opportunities for income generation

* Understanding of ring fenced budgets, grants, revenue and capital expenditure

* Work in complex and political stakeholder environment

* Motivation and energy for driving supply transformation and innovation

* Used to a level of direction followed by autonomy with reporting back on results

* Able to quickly provide market insight and forge relationships with senior stakeholders