At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic procurement projects and provide expert advice to achieve corporate objectives.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to social value and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for growth and influence within the council.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your strategic skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement or contract management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- Purposeof
- Job: Category Manager
Toberesponsibletothe Category
Leadfor: Category Manager
Providingexcellentseniorlevelcommercialadvicetosupportthe Counciltoachieveit'scorporateobjectives.
Workinginpartnershipwiththerelevant Department, actingasakeystrategicadviseroncomplexprocurementmatters, managingprocurementprojectsofhighvalue, complexityand/orrisktothecouncilandtoguideandadvisetherelevantdepartment(s)toachievethetwinobjectivesofvalueformoneyandsocialvalue.
Providingexperttechnicalinformation, advice, guidanceandchallengeonallaspectsoftheprocurementprocesstointernalcustomers
Managingrelationshipswiththirdpartypartners, andtoensurethatanypotentialriskswithinprocurementsareeffectivelymanagedtosafeguardsuccessfuldeliveryofoutcomes.
Specialising(althoughnotexclusively)oncontractingactivitywithincertaincategoriesofspendorcertainclassesofcontractactivitysoastogainfamiliarlywithcertainserviceconsiderations
Contributingto Council-wideandserviceareasinitiativesthatwillachieveandimplementthecorporateobjectives.
Providingeffective:
procurementprogrammeandriskmanagement
applicationofcorporateprocurementstandardsandcontrols
managementofpeople, resourcesandoperationsasmayberequiredforidentifiedkeyprocurementprojectswithintheserviceareas.
Managesupto..2. directlymanagedstaff.
Category Manager
Managesupto..6indirectlymanagedconsultancy/contractingstaff.
Category Manager
Main
Duties: Category Manager
Toworkalongsidethe Category Leadintheserviceareayouareallocatedtodevelopandimplementcategoryprocurementstrategiesanddevelopandimplementrobustforwardprocurementplans, includingsettingtargetswhichcontributestothedeliveryofthe Medium Term Financial Strategyandotherkey Councilpolices
Toprovideexpertstrategicprocurementandcontractmanagementadvicetoseniormanagersandofficersacrossthe Council.
Toprovidecontractualadviceandleadend-to-endprocurementprocessesacrossthe Councilincludingcomplexandhighvaluecontracts, andactingtheroleof Category Managerasakeymemberoftheprojectteam.
Toprovidequalityadviceandguidancetointernalcustomersonallaspectsoftheprocurementprocess, supportedbyexperttechnicalknowledgeincludingrelevantlegislationandbestpractice.
Toapplythetoolsandtechniquesofstrategicsourcingtoachievebusinessoutcomesthroughsoundmarketanalysis, commercialacumenandstrategyformulation, resultinginimprovedquali...
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