Category Manager – Works & Services

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service; Sefton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

LGPS

On-site gym

Free parking

On-site canteen

Wellbeing services

Professional development

Job summary

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Permanent Category Manager in the Procurement team, 35 hours per week. The role runs the works and services procurement portfolio, covering new builds, refurbishments, facilities management and training services as part of the asset refresh programme.

A CIPS Diploma or higher is required; the post offers flexible working and a range of benefits including a contributory pension, on-site gym, free parking, canteen and development support.

Qualifications

• I gem CIPS qualification required at Diploma level or higher.
• Self-starter who needs minimal supervision.
• Keen to refine professional and technical judgement and skills.
• Takes pride in own work while supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the works and services procurement portfolio, including new builds, renovation works, fire station refurbishments, facilities management and training services
• Lead all procurement activity needed to deliver against challenging timeframes
• Support the asset refresh programme and the integration of new assets
• Maintain service continuity while assets are replaced or changed
• Work with autonomy and responsibility, reporting to the Head of Procurement or the Procurement Lead NR

Skills

Self-starter

Judgement & skills

Mentorship

Education

CIPS Diploma or higher

Job description

Permanent Category Manager post in the Procurement team at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, working 35 hours a week. The role runs the works and services procurement portfolio, covering new builds, refurbishments, facilities management and training services. It sits within an extensive asset refresh programme and supports the Service's National Resilience contract work. A CIPS Diploma or higher is required.

What the job involves

• Manage the works and services procurement portfolio, including new builds, renovation works, fire station refurbishments, facilities management and training services
• Lead all procurement activity needed to deliver against challenging timeframes
• Support the asset refresh programme and the integration of new assets
• Maintain service continuity while assets are replaced or changed
• Work with autonomy and responsibility, reporting to the Head of Procurement or the Procurement Lead NR

What’s required

Qualifications

• CIPS qualification at Diploma level or higher

Skills & knowledge

• Self-starter who needs minimal supervision
• Keen to refine professional and technical judgement and skills
• Takes pride in own work while supporting and developing others

Other

• Reflects the Service values of courage, integrity and compassion
• Shows flexibility, accountability and initiative

What’s offered

• Flexible working arrangements within a 35-hour week
• 23 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and extra statutory days
• Contributory Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contribution
• Free on-site gym
• Free, secure parking
• On-site canteen
• Health and wellbeing services and Employee Assistance Programme
• Support and encouragement for professional development