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Head of Category Management Team - Place

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with proven experience in category management or procurement to lead the strategic development of the "place" category within our new category management team.

Category management is a part of our ambitious three-year transformation programme aimed at driving down costs while improving services. You will lead a team delivering a responsive and highly commercial service, securing optimal value from third parties.

For an informal discussion please contact Perry Holmes, Assistant Director - Legal and Corporate Services on 01634 332133. Closing date: Tuesday, 14 August 2012. For more details and how to apply:

Visit this link for more information. Email here. Phone: 01634 332878.

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