CATEGORY MANAGER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking skilled procurement professionals to join the Ardal team on a temporary Sabbatical cover until 2 November 2027. The role involves directing sourcing activity across category teams, engaging with officers with varying levels of procurement knowledge, and delivering strategies to maximise value for money and social outcomes.

The position offers hybrid working with time split between County Hall in Cardiff Bay and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and co-ordinate sourcing activity across the relevant Category team and managing the respective team.
• Engage with devolved officers who have little or no procurement knowledge and expertise.

Job description

Ardal is a new procurement collaboration across the four local authorities serving the people and communities of Cardiff, Monmouthshire, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan. Annual spend on goods, services and works across the four authorities is over £1 billion per annum.

About the job

The main responsibilities and requirements of the roles are to:

• Direct and co-ordinate sourcing activity across the relevant Category team and managing the respective team.
• Effective engagement with devolved officers who have little or no procurement knowledge and expertise.
• Ensure effective contract and supplier relationship management to maximise value for money, which will include financial, environmental and social outcomes.
• Deliver and implement category management and relevant sourcing strategies.
• Deliver targeted savings across the assigned categories / sub-categories.
• Provide advice and guidance to support the framework members, category team members and Service Area staff with respect to procurement procedures and processes.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking to appoint self-motivated individuals who will have procurement experience gained primarily from the public sector although this is not essential. This experience could be across a broad range of spend categories.

Additional information

The role is offered as a temporary position, covering a Sabbatical until 2nd November 2027.

Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools-based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Working for the Ardal Team will act as a catalyst for continual professional development for the right individuals and will offer exposure to several varied and innovative procurements with the necessary level of support.

A hybrid working environment with an ability and freedom to work on an agile basis both in the office at County Hall in Cardiff Bay and at home.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

The interview process for this role will be held in person.

Job Category Commissioning and Procurement

Department Resources

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary