Strategic Category Manager — Public Sector Procurement

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybride; GBP 49 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Generous leave

Professional development

Supportive environment

Résumé du poste

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead our Place and Chief Executives procurement portfolio. You will drive category strategies, manage a multi-million-pound spend, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance and value for money.

Join a forward-thinking public sector team offering hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and complex tenders.
• Up-to-date knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
• A recognised qualification in procurement, such as MCIPS or equivalent.
• Comprehensive understanding of local government procurement laws and financial regulations.

Responsabilités

• Leading the management of a procurement category with a multi-million-pound annual spend.
• Developing and implementing category plans to achieve objectives from the Procurement Strategy.
• Providing expert advice and support to senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
• Driving cost efficiencies and continuous improvement in procurement practices.
• Building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including service directors and external suppliers.
• Managing a dedicated category team to meet service standards and foster best practices.

Connaissances

Public sector procurement

Multi-million spend management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Formation

MCIPS or equivalent qualification

Description du poste

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Category Manager to lead our Place and Chief Executives procurement portfolio. You will drive category strategies, manage a multi-million-pound spend, and provide expert advice to senior stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance and value for money.

Join a forward-thinking public sector team offering hybrid working, professional development, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.