Category Manager – Public Sector Procurement (Hybrid)

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead the Place and Chief Executives department within our award-winning procurement team. In this strategic role, you will steer and manage procurement across a multi-million-pound spend, align with the County's strategy, and influence senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess public sector procurement experience, MCIPS or equivalent, and a track record of driving cost improvements while ensuring value for money and

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and managing complex tenders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
• A recognised qualification in procurement such as MCIPS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a procurement category with multi-million-pound spend.
• Develop and implement category plans aligning with strategy.
• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive cost efficiencies and continuous procurement improvement.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Manage a category team to meet service standards.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Tender management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Customer service/value for money

Education

MCIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead the Place and Chief Executives department within our award-winning procurement team. In this strategic role, you will steer and manage procurement across a multi-million-pound spend, align with the County's strategy, and influence senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will possess public sector procurement experience, MCIPS or equivalent, and a track record of driving cost improvements while ensuring value for money and