Category/Procurement Manager

Are you an experienced Category Manager looking to join a nurturing and supportive local government organisation?

If so, this job may be for you. Read now to find out!

The successful candidate will be working closely with the other Category Managers in the team as a key member of the team supporting to help smooth out the peaks and troughs of the procurement cycle, alongside delivering and leading on bespoke/key projects as directed by the Head of Procurement.

There are 2 roles available: Category Manager, and Cross Category Manager.

Category Manager: Will have specialist knowledge of one of these areas: Corporate Services, Social Care, Construction and Environmental Services which includes Facilities Management.

Cross Category Manager: Experienced procurement professional with a cross section of experience across Social Care, Construction and Corporate Services categories within a local government environment.

Hybrid working available, with 1-2 days in the office required.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Help the council achieves its desired outcomes for residents, businesses and communities through the provision of excellent commercial advice.
• Supporting the Category teams , by working collaboratively, coming in and leading on particular procurement projects, taking full accountability and delivery.
• Leading on bespoke special projects which can entail developing new processes procedures and policies as designated by the Head of Procurement.
• Work in partnership with the relevant Department, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the organisation.
• Provide expert technical information, advice and guidance on all aspects of the procurement process to internal customers and to deal effectively with third party suppliers as external customers of Brent’s processes and service delivery partners.
• Through sound market analysis and strategy formulation, improve the quality of services being delivered, whilst always ensuring value for money.

Personal Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of procurement - ideally in the public sector.
• Track record of managing complex, high-value projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator, quick learner with the acumen to pick up a variety of new processes introduced to cover the whole procurement cycle and support the local agenda, with the gravitas and ability to handle and deliver various high profile procurements and bespoke projects consistently and to time.
• Wanting to make a difference and keen to lead and develop existing Procurement strategies as well as further honing your skills gaining exposure across a variety of complex categories.

Working Hours: 9:00am - 17:00pm / Mon - Fri

Category Manager - Salary: £52,929.00 + Benefits

Cross Category Manager - Salary: £55,155.00 - £58,248.00 + Benefits

Key Words: Category, Procurement, Buying, Commercial, Contract, Consultant