Category Manager - Social Care Procurement (Hybrid)

WMJobs; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement and category management across Adult Social Care services, with possible work across other areas within People and Corporate Category. The role is based in hybrid working arrangements including Wildwood and home working, with 35 hours per week.

The post holder will lead complex tendering, contract negotiations and drive savings and value for money, while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation.

Qualifications

• Procurement and contract management experience, ideally within social care or public sector.
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement exercises and complex negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation and category management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects and contract management across key People service areas.
• Develop category and sourcing strategies that deliver value, quality and innovation.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and Council procedures.
• Provide commercial advice and support to commissioners and service managers.
• Deliver savings, efficiencies and improved outcomes through effective procurement and contract management.

Skills

Procurement and contract management

Stakeholder management

Influencing and communication

Public sector procurement knowledge

Education

CIPS Level 4 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement and category management across Adult Social Care services, with possible work across other areas within People and Corporate Category. The role is based in hybrid working arrangements including Wildwood and home working, with 35 hours per week.

The post holder will lead complex tendering, contract negotiations and drive savings and value for money, while ensuring compliance with procurement legislation.