Description
A large local authority based in the East Midlands currently requires an Interim Category Manager for a period of at least 6 months, with the potential for extension.
Duties will include leading the modernisation of procurement activity within Social Services and taking control of the overall spend for this area. You will also be responsible for developing key category strategies to achieve and increase value for money across Social Care.
The successful candidate will be required to implement standard procurement processes within the department and will be required to manage several stakeholders across the Council. You will also ensure that effective procurement activity is delivered in relation to bids as well as managing financial targets.
The ideal candidate will be a proven Category Manager/Expert with experience of procurement category management within Adults/Children's Services or both. Experience within this area of local government is an absolute must for this role.
In addition, you will have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills.
If you meet the above criteria and are available at short notice, please email your updated CV or contact Simone Ross.