Category Manager

Category Manager 
South East London 
3 to 6 month ongoing contract 
Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm (Hybrid min 2 days per week)
£400 p/d umbrella (non-negotiable)


Role Purpose 
Providing excellent senior level commercial advice to support the Council to achieve it's corporate objectives. 2. Working in partnership with the relevant Department, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the council and to guide and advise the relevant department(s) to achieve the twin objectives of value for money and social value.


Responsibilities 

• To work alongside the Category Lead in the service area you are allocated to develop and implement category procurement strategies and develop and implement robust forward procurement plans, including setting targets which contributes to the delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and other key Council polices
• To provide expert strategic procurement and contract management advice to senior managers and officers across the Council. 
• To provide contractual advice and lead end-to-end procurement processes across the Council including complex and high value contracts, and acting the role of Category Manager as a key member of the project team.
• To provide quality advice and guidance to internal customers on all aspects of the procurement process, supported by expert technical knowledge including relevant legislation and best practice.
• To apply the tools and techniques of strategic sourcing to achieve business outcomes through sound market analysis, commercial acumen and strategy formulation, resulting in improved quality of services and/or financial savings and, in all cases, value for money.

Requirements 

• Experience working in a housing association or council
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant public sector procurement legislation including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and the NHS Provider Selection Regime 2023.
• MCIPS qualified (or proven equivalent experience)
• Expert skills in procurement planning, control and approval procedures and strong knowledge of the market with regards to categories of supply within Local Government

 Closing Date :03/02/2025 17:00

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