Job Overview
Job Purpose:
The Client is in need of a Category Manager who will be supporting the efficient and cost effective procurement of externally provided services delivered to, and on behalf of, the Council. This includes the provision of services by independent trading units operated by the Council. More specifically the post holder will lead on the procurement work stream for a range of major and strategically significant contracts within a designated Category area of expenditure.
Main Responsibilities:
- To enable a performance orientated approach and culture, for example by drawing up and implementing project plans and work plans to facilitate the achievement of Council and Category strategies and objectives.
- To consistently apply the Council’s Human Resource Standards and Equality Standards. To promote equality of opportunity and collaborative working as appropriate across the Council.
- Having a keen awareness of the role of procurement within the Council’s organisational context, and a commitment to the Council’s organisational values and beliefs.
- Having a keen awareness of the wider picture, including Council’s Corporate Plan and Key Deliverables.
- Communicating in a clear, confident and authoritative manner that is in line with established policies and practices of the Council.
Job Detail
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Offered Salary£271.19 PAYE £348.10 Umbrella Rate
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Career LevelLevel 3
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Experience2 Years
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QualificationCertificate
