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	Senior category manager	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - set the category management approach for the organisation - lead categories with the highest spend and risk, and align them with organisational strategy - work with other organisations on collaborative buying 					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - set the organisation's commercial strategy for technology and cloud - lead negotiations on enterprise agreements and strategic platforms - advise digital leaders on the commercial risks of technology choices 					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	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	Senior category manager	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - lead high-value, high-risk negotiations with strategic suppliers - coach others in negotiation and set the organisation's negotiation approach 					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	Social value and sustainable procurement	this reference		http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/6962058d-9808-4820-a6bc-d7cabce60cde; http://data.europa.eu/esco/skill/66db424f-2abe-420d-8e5b-186607266b61	practitioner	3	You can: - set social value and sustainability criteria that fit the contract - manage supplier commitments, such as local jobs, skills, and carbon reduction - check supply chains for risks such as forced labour and other human rights abuses 					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	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	Senior category manager	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - act as the escalation point and resolve large or high risk commercial management issues - coach others in appropriate commercial management					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - develop and own a business case and iterate it throughout the life cycle - coach others on identifying benefits whilst balancing user and business needs - communicate the delivery of incremental value - build the case for an organisational approach to value through product strategy - coach and empower teams to take a value for money approach					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	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	expert	4	You can: - direct the stakeholder relationship strategy for your teams - ensure stakeholder's objectives are set and support teams to meet them - influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders to resolve issues and enable progress					
Category manager	Senior category manager	8b	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	practitioner	3	You can: - line manage a team, setting objectives and running appraisals - support wellbeing and manage attendance, performance, and conduct - plan the team's development and succession