Category Specialist
Islington
£23 per hour
Full Time Contract
Novax Recruitment is actively seekign a Category Specialist based in Islington. The position is full time hours on a contract basis.
The job:
Complete assigned work in procurement and supply, support effective category management at procurement, commissioning and contract stages, undertaking procurement supply work as needed.
Review category work for goods, works and services, appraise ways forward, develop and plan solutions and track progress, evaluating as needed.
Identify and utilise the correct procurement and supply guidance, recognising various approaches and adapting as necessary if a more bespoke approach is wanted.
Develop and input into project planning, market/spend analysis, business cases, impact assessments, specifications, approval/award processes, TUPE needs, internal/external consultation/engagement, adverts, procurement/tender
documentation/assessment and feedback.
Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, attending and lead meetings whilst managing workflows, ensuring any issues and problems are assessed and understood/dealt with appropriately.The candidate:
Relevant professional/vocational/technical qualification required
Solid experience in a large organisation including a professional procurement and/or supply environment.
Experience finding/reviewing guidance and providing advice to remove barriers to participation.
Relevant project management qualification
Public sector experience preferredHow to apply:
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or call me on (phone number removed)