Category Manager – Senior Buyer
Role: Category Manager – Senior Buyer
Hours: Full-time
Pay: £35,000 – £40,000 gross annual
Duration: 12-month contract
Location: UK-Med storage facility, Stockport, UK (with flexibility for some home-working)
UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control. We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.
We are recruiting a Category Manager/Senior Buyer to undertake a number of tendering exercises. You will lead in putting in place multi-year contracts or frameworks for organisational critical goods and services across a variety of categories.
As Category Manager / Senior Buyer you will liaise with internal stakeholders and will lead on ensuring appropriately detailed specifications, donor compliant tender process and strong contracting. You will bring significant relevant procurement expertise, either from a significant period working in the sector (expected to be at least 5 years) or a combination of a relevant
qualification.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the
opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work
To apply:
To apply, please complete the application process online. Submit a current CV and a supporting letter (1-2 pages) that includes:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification found in the Candidate Information Pack – Category Manager – Senior Buyer.
Applications must be submitted no later than than Wednesday 21 September, but interview will be conducted on a rolling basis, therefore the ad may close early.
Offers will be conditional on existing or reasonable expectation of gaining right to work in Ukraine and transit through neighbouring countries as necessary.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.