At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development of Category Plans and Procurement Strategies in Facilities Management.
- Company: Local Authority in London with a focus on community service.
- Benefits: Salary up to £54,000, Local Government Pension Scheme, and 40 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public sector procurement while enjoying hybrid work flexibility.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK Public Sector Procurement and understanding of PA23 required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 54000 £ per year.
Cedar are supporting a Local Authority, based in London, who are looking to hire a Category Specialist for their FM category. This is a permanent job opportunity offering a salary ranged from £44,000 up to £54,000 per annum (depending on experience) and includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and c40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays). This role will operate on a hybrid working basis with the expectation to be on-site set to 1 day per week.
Reporting into the Category Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of Category Plans and Procurement Strategies to develop a pipeline of activity within the areas of spend within their assigned category i.e. Facilities Management (FM), Construction, Refurbishment and Repairs. Your role will be to continually ensure compliance with PA23 and wider Council requirements, achieve value for money and ensure appropriate routes to market are considered for all procurements undertaken and ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external, throughout the process.
Candidates applying MUST HAVE:
- Experience working a similar role in the UK Public Sector Procurement marketplace i.e. a role in Procurement, Commercial, Category or Contract Management
- Experience working in Local Government would be advantageous but is not required (wider Public Sector experience is accepted)
- Understanding of PA23 along with completion of PA23 training is required
- Experience in the FM category would be advantageous
- Experience using a range of Frameworks in the Public Sector marketplace
- Completion of CIPS Level 4 would be advantageous
Category Specialist - FM employer: Cedar Recruitment
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