Hybrid Senior Category Manager - Social Care Procurement

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Category Manager (People) to lead procurement activities within social care services. The role involves managing tenders and ensuring compliance while achieving savings. Essential qualifications include public sector procurement experience and knowledge of frameworks. This hybrid position requires 3 days a week on-site in Dudley, aiming to optimize procurement processes for the benefit of local residents.

Qualifications

• Essential public sector procurement experience specifically within Local Authorities.
• Experience in Adults and Childrens Social Care procurement.
• Strong understanding of frameworks tendering processes and procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activity including tenders and mini-competitions.
• Support the delivery of savings efficiencies across People-related services.
• Ensure all awarded contracts are recorded accurately.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Procurement in Adults and Childrens Social Care

Understanding of frameworks tendering processes

Ability to deliver savings

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Contract management skills

Analytical and negotiation skills

Innovative procurement methods knowledge

Job description

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Category Manager (People) to lead procurement activities within social care services. The role involves managing tenders and ensuring compliance while achieving savings. Essential qualifications include public sector procurement experience and knowledge of frameworks. This hybrid position requires 3 days a week on-site in Dudley, aiming to optimize procurement processes for the benefit of local residents.