role	role_level	band	skill	skill_source	pcf_reference	esco_reference	expected_level	expected_level_number	expected_level_description	self_rating	manager_rating	gap	evidence	development_action
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Category management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/29cd7e7b-215c-483a-b67a-6bdad0647de9; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a9dc9e40-14a6-4899-93ec-29d5c79c2ebd	practitioner	3	You can: - write and deliver a category strategy with budget holders and technical leads - plan the pipeline of procurements and contract renewals for the category - track savings, value, and risks for the category 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Technology and cloud procurement	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/32428b21-514b-42c2-81b5-244a7804ea74; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/31599ac3-e03c-42f8-8f08-b549af8234f2; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/63f0aa84-5e4c-4eb6-8e8c-876d9feedf1f	practitioner	3	You can: - buy cloud, software as a service, and clinical systems, choosing the right commercial model - build requirements with technical, clinical safety, and information governance leads - include interoperability, open standards, data ownership, and exit terms in contracts - avoid lock-in by planning for portability and competition at renewal 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Market analysis and engagement	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6c97d04d-7239-4dc7-90ef-3e812ba2b124; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/11747665-0e98-4f27-bd0d-536862cd5746; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6dd4ce8c-1813-429d-9f06-3382c4833ca3	practitioner	3	You can: - analyse a supply market, its competition, risks, and trends - lead early market engagement, such as supplier days, without distorting competition - use market evidence to shape requirements and commercial models 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Commercial negotiation	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/5f2efbdf-08a2-49cd-9c06-bd284e4f0fbf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/c842be42-81b3-40f2-904c-ea8790ac88bd; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fde186df-c9c4-49f5-b2a5-d66adc7c43a5	practitioner	3	You can: - plan and lead negotiations, setting objectives, limits, and fallback positions - negotiate contract variations, renewals, and settlement of disputes - keep negotiations lawful and well recorded 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Procurement process	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9e9a4209-c7cf-4f6e-973e-dc2ffadccc74; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/4b2c4de9-43d7-4905-9d58-bc2e7d84b2e1; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/3bc08c26-2f98-4730-bbb6-ec4a8566e3cf; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6789d5a3-34ca-4417-bb93-331319b01da3	practitioner	3	You can: - plan and lead complex tenders, choosing the right route to market and procedure - help users write outcome-based specifications for digital and clinical systems - manage timetables, risks, and stakeholders through to contract award 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Public procurement rules and policy	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/9b862976-aa05-4bde-8ed6-8f39790edd0f; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a6ae7a34-5a5c-48dd-9b82-8beccca63e3c	practitioner	3	You can: - advise on the lawful route for complex procurements and contract changes - manage the risk of challenge and handle standstill and debrief correctly - write procurement policy and guidance for the organisation 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Commercial management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/92721092-fe7c-4689-96bd-4f02385bc0e7; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/fe1ec582-d63b-466c-9149-e7fc4fe93e22; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/80ae18bf-f3a4-4f83-b372-7c5c9d686865	practitioner	3	You can: - take responsibility for complex relationships with contracted suppliers - identify appropriate contractual frameworks and identify appropriate suppliers - negotiate with contracted suppliers - get good value out of contracts and suppliers					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Creating value for money	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/d41262ae-eca1-4ede-89a8-46d2d99a7a31; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/48b68726-0fd6-4e03-a5eb-82236516ee7a	practitioner	3	You can: - advocate for user needs, ensuring user value is balanced against cost and value for the organisation - determine the benefit of a product and persuade others it's the right product to use - write or contribute to business cases - communicate business-value propositions - help others make value-based decisions, influencing the direction of development					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Stakeholder relationship management	UK GDaD PCF	https://understand-digital-data-roles-skills.service.gov.uk/skills/	http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/1af2db15-2af9-44dd-9639-bf1fc69d4c34; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/eade4171-3d57-4fb2-9518-44d5a1da4ff5	practitioner	3	You can: - work with the team to develop and maintain an understanding of stakeholders - work with the team to develop and implement stakeholder communications strategies - identify and resolve issues, influence stakeholders and manage relationships effectively - build long-term strategic relationships and communicate clearly and regularly with stakeholders					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	Information governance and data protection	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/a4346013-a967-4a58-a533-6b32ad1364c5; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/51ece34f-c24e-4183-9bf4-9b6f28748aec; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/097c6a36-f031-4d3e-b5c1-62d6ffcb430b	working	2	You can: - apply data protection principles to your work - contribute to data protection impact assessments - handle information requests and records correctly 					
Category manager	Category manager (digital and technology)	8a	People management	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/339ac029-066a-4985-9f9d-b3d7c8fea0bb; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/add39442-b8ca-4412-8156-391db53b0c5d	working	2	You can: - supervise day-to-day work and give feedback - take part in recruitment and induction - hold regular one-to-one conversations