One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Category Manager. This is a 3 month temporary contract with possible further extension based on budget and performance.
Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary
Experienced procurement professional providing specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues, senior management, and suppliers. Substantial working experience in procurement to deal with complex and high-risk issues across a range of procurement and contract management areas.
Duties and Responsibilities
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As a category manager, you will be responsible for managing procurement within a given category, support the development of the procurement strategy and implement a category strategy.
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Expected to proactively question and challenge Council practice and procedures based on improvements in technology, legislation, and best practice.
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Be accountable for the outcome of each procurement.
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Required to support the supervision of a small team of procurement professionals and a wide range of stakeholders in the procurement of goods, services and works.
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Deliver and manage complex and high-risk procurement activities and categories to meet service requirements and ensure value for money for the Council.
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Provide technical assurance and prepare procurement documents in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures. A keen focus on compliance with best practice, relevant legislation (e.g. Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and Council policy frameworks.
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Using expertise to identify appropriate procurement strategies through to implementation that supports the Council delivery services.
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Produce and analyse service and management information to contribute to the development of new services and innovative working practices.
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Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues and legal conditions to all levels of management within the Council, ensuring the Council's decision-making process is followed.
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Responsible for the coordination and delivery of multiple procurement activities, including the drafting of tender documentation, contracts, moderation reports and standstill letters.
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Lead on the development and delivery of procurement improvement projects to meet agreed objectives that contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement services within the council.
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Design, develop and deliver formal and informal technical training programmes for both internal and external service providers to ensure procurement best practice is delivered across the service.
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Build partnerships/networks both internally and externally to shape and improve multi-agency working.
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You may be required to undertake any other related duties and responsibilities as they arise commensurate with the level of this post.
The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Nia Hirani at Coyle Personnel Ltd