Head of Strategic Category Management in PROCUREMENT | Leeds, UK

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Head of Strategic Category Management in PROCUREMENT

Head of Strategic Category Management in PROCUREMENT

Head of Strategic Category Management in PROCUREMENT

Job Description

Location: Leeds

The Role

The Bank spends approximately £300m annually on third party goods and services via contracts procured through the central Procurement Division. This expenditure is committed over a wide variety of categories that include ground breaking technology and payments systems that service over £675bn of payments every single day, activities required to maintain a Grade 1 listed building, and the specialist contracts required to print and distribute bank notes.

To better lead and coordinate the Bank's commercial activities, it has been decided that the Procurement Division will pivot to embrace a Strategic Category Management ("SCM") approach, and we are seeking an experience commercial professional to lead the development of this new initiative.

This Head of Strategic Category Management will take on the key role of establishing and managing a new capability that will be responsible for all aspects of commercial delivery. This will range from engaging with senior stakeholders to developing commercial category strategies for each element of the Bank's strategic spend to support the delivery of the Bank's Mission.

It will include undertaking benchmarking and analysis of market capability and future trends to assess the deliverability of what has been proposed as well as overseeing the delivery of a complex pipeline of strategic sourcing activities required to deliver the commercial landscape to support the category strategies. Responsibilities of the Head of Strategic Category Management and their team will also include the management of key strategic contracts, some of which are designated as critical national infrastructure to ensure that the outcomes and benefits envisaged during the planning and tendering phases are delivered through the contract terms.

Responsible for a team of 30+ commercial professionals, this individual will need to have significant experience in leading public sector commercial teams, developing category management best practices, operating complex sourcing exercises in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and managing key strategic contracts and supplier relationships

This role will report directly to the Bank's Chief Procurement Officer, who they will deputise for as appropriate.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role will initially focus on creating the new team consisting mainly of resources from the existing Procurement Division augmented by new, specialist roles, as required. In addition to managing the resource changes required to establish the new team, this activity will also encompass overseeing the creation of the new processes, policies, tools, and working practices needed to make Strategic Category Management a success in the Bank

The Head of Strategic Category Management responsibilities will include


Minimum Criteria

Desirable Criteria

Bank Behaviours

In addition to the role requirements outlined above, the holder of this role is expected to act and behave in line with the following behaviours:


as well as the Bank of England behaviours:


This is a people management role. You will be responsible for day to day management of the team and for defining roles and responsibilities. You will develop your team through sharing information effectively, coaching and communicating a clear vision to ensure that your staff are productive, engaged and motivated to deliver the area's aims. This will include setting clear goals and smart stretching objectives that are aligned to those of the team, division and directorate. You will also be responsible for managing all staff-related matters that may arise including performance, absence and sickness.

Number of direct reports: 3

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we're working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including (but not limited to) age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it's by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we'll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

We welcome applications from individuals who work flexibly, including job shares and part time working patterns. We've also partnered with external organisations to support us in making adjustments for candidates and employees in the recruitment process where they're needed.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office, with a minimum of 40% per month. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

Finally, we're proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to apply under this scheme, you should check the box in the 'Candidate Personal Information' under the 'Disability Confident Scheme' section of the application.

Salary and Benefits Information

We encourage flexible working, part time working and job share arrangements. Part time salary and benefits will be on a pro-rated basis as appropriate.

This role offers a salary of, Leeds, £76,240 - £85,770. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package as detailed below:


National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided to the successful applicant, and information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes, is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Bank of England welcomes applications from all candidates, but as a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the Immigration Rules and guidance. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited. The Bank cannot guarantee that you and / or the role you are applying for will be eligible for sponsorship and that any application made to UKVI will be successful. Eligibility will therefore be considered on a case by case basis.

The Application Process

Important: Please ensure that you complete the 'work history' section and answer ALL the application questions fully. All candidate applications are anonymised to ensure that our hiring managers will not be able to see your personal information, including your CV, when reviewing your application details at the screening stage. It's therefore really important that you fill out the work history and application form questions, as your answers will form a critical part of the initial selection process.

The assessment process will comprise of two interview stages. (Amend and add brief details if relevant, such as interview/assessment dates or process for your specific role).

This role closes on 3rd September 2025

Please apply online, ensuring that you complete your work history and answer ALL the application questions fully and in detail as your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed.

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Location:
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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