Category Officer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is looking for a Category Officer for a Council in Central Southern England on a full-time temporary contract. The role involves managing procurement and contracts within Childrens Services. Candidates should have experience in this area and are desired to have MCIPS level 4. The position offers hybrid working, with office attendance once a month, and an hourly rate of £27.96 via an umbrella company.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Office presence once monthly

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in managing procurement and contracts within Childrens Services.
• Proficiency in eTendering systems and procurement planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delivery of key procurement and contract management.
• Support decision making for procurement of goods and services.
• Build relationships regarding level 2 category spend.

Skills

Experience in Childrens Services category

Relationship building

Education

MCIPS level 4

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a Council based in Central Southern England , is currently recruiting for a Category Officer on a temporary contract . The Council offer a great hybrid working model, with office presence once monthly .

The position is due to start ASAP on a full-time basis ( 37 hours / week). The hourly rate is £27.96 via an umbrella company .

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the Childrens Services or Education categories of a council.

Duties will include (but are not limited to) :

• Undertaking full delivery of key procurement and contracts management within Childrens Services
• Supporting effective decision making in relation to the procurement of goof and services from supplier
• Building effective working relationships, relating to level 2 category spend across the Council
• Working with Commissioners and Officers across the Council to deliver procurement and contract management activities specific to level 2 spend
• Using eTendering systems and procurement planning system to ensure procurement pipeline, tender management and contracts records are effectively up-to-date

Experience required :

• Experience required in Childrens Services category
• MCIPS level 4 is desired

Rewards and benefits :

Hybrid workin...