Category Manager (Remote)

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Preston is seeking a Category Manager (Procurement) for a 3-9 month contract, with potential for extension. The role involves managing procurement for Care and Public Health Service categories, requiring substantial public sector procurement experience and CIPS qualification. Remote working is available, and the position offers a competitive daily rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public sector procurement (PCR2015).
• Ability to create Open, Restricted, DPS, and Framework tenders/contracts.
• Experience in managing complex procurement issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement within a specific category and develop procurement strategies.
• Challenge Council practices based on improvements in technology and best practices.
• Supervise a small team of procurement professionals.

Skills

Public sector procurement knowledge

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPS qualified (or working towards)

Job description

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Category Manager (Procurement) Local Authority - Preston

3-9 month initial contract - likely to be extended.

Rate of pay: £300 - £350 per day - depending on experience.

Remote Working.

** This role involves the managing of Care (Childrens & Adults) and Public Health Service categories **

Purpose of the role:

• Experienced procurement professional providing specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues, senior management, and suppliers.
• Substantial working experience in procurement to deal with complex and high-risk issues across a range of procurement and contract management areas.

Responsibilities:

• As a category manager, you will be responsible for managing procurement within a given category, support the development of the procurement strategy and implement a category strategy.
• Expected to proactively question and challenge Council practice and procedures based on improvements in technology, legislation, and best practice.
• Be accountable for the outcome of each procurement.
• Required to support the supervision of a small team of procurement professionals and a wide range of stakeholders in the procurement of goods, services and works.

Must Have:

• Public sector procurement (PCR2015) knowledge/experience - creating new Open, Restricted and ideally DPS and Framework tenders/contracts
• Knowledge and professional experience of relevant public sector procurement.
• CIPS qualified (or working towards).

About us:

*We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity*

To apply for this role please email & call Dane on 01772 954 200.