Category Manager-Adult and Children Services

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Senior Category Manager (People) to oversee procurement operations in social care for a council in the West Midlands. This role requires experience in public sector procurement and offers a hybrid working pattern. The position is expected to last 3-6 months, with a rate of £500 per day. Apply with your CV to the specified email for consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Local Authorities on public sector procurement.
• Familiarity with Adults and Children’s social care procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement frameworks and compliance measures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement operations including tenders and mini competitions.
• Support delivery of savings and efficiencies.
• Ensure contracts are recorded on the Contract Register.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Experience in Adults and Children’s social care procurement

Strong understanding of procurement frameworks and compliance

Job description

Interim Senior Category Manager (People)

We are currently supporting a West Midlands based council with an Interim Senior Category Manager (People) requirement. This role will lead procurement operations and activity within Adults and Children’s social care, ensuring best value and compliance across all processes.

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 Months Initially (likely extension)
Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 Umbrella
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days on site)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver procurement operations and activity, including tenders and mini competitions via frameworks
• Support delivery of savings and efficiencies (cashable and non-cashable)
• Ensure all contracts awarded are recorded on the Contract Register and stored digitally
• Support delivery of the Forward Procurement Plan
• Ensure all procurement activity has a Procurement Plan and delivers best value for residents
• Learn and support innovative procurement procedures

Requirements

• Public sector procurement experience within Local Authorities
• Experience in Adults and Children’s social care procurement
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks and compliance

If interested, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or email it directly to [e-mail] and a member of the team will be in contact if suitable.