Description
We are looking for 2 Category Manages to come on board within Procurement who have experience in either:
- Adult Social Care
- Waste & Environmental Services
- Housing (both Public and Private Sector)
Rate: £25 per hour LTD (possibly negotiable) 18 Months.
We are looking for a candidate who have in depth knowledge of public sector procurement and the economics of procurement and markets, as well as having excellent commercial understanding. They must have good analytical skills/putting forward ideas by thinking outside the box/Public sector experience in procurement. Good Understanding of specialist area HR & Professional Service.
To lead on a category or categories of spend and provide a professional, customer-focused service for the procurement of goods and services within a Category Management Framework delivering:
- Category management strategy
- Category management savings, supplier engagement and demand management plans
- Portfolio planning, bundling and key stakeholders
- Supplier Relationship and Contract management
- Spend Analysis and Category Review
A key outcome will be to contribute to the achievement of the strategic sourcing savings targets, develop and implement innovative approaches to supply arrangements that minimise costs and commercial risks, delivering cashable savings, whilst at the same time enhancing the services the council provides to the citizens. Develop and deliver category strategies which include the delivery of year on year savings targets in conjunction with Heads of Service to meet the Councils budgetary requirements. Identify and lead specific procurement projects, tenders and contracts utilising the Councils Category Management and strategic sourcing methodologies and processes. Develop sourcing strategies for key areas of spend in collaboration with senior managers across the Council, which have significant financial, service and strategic impact, optimising the most appropriate procurement route to influence the supply market and securing optimum price and performance. Explore, identify and implement innovative approaches to
Essential
- Qualified CIPS professional with substantial knowledge of local authority procurement or equivalent
- In depth experience and an excellent track record in category management, procurement and project management in large organisation.
- In depth experience of managing budgets, implementing change and managing relationships throughout a complex, diverse organisation in a commercial role.
Desirable
- Demonstrable understanding of contract law, implementing purchasing contract and supply agreement.