Job Description
Category OfficerDuration: Initially 5 monthsHours: 37 hours per week (hours flexible)Rate: £20 PAYE an hourLocation: Oxford (1 day a month in the office)Oxfordshire County Council are looking for a Category Officer to join their Children’s ServicesResponsibilities:
* Flexible working hours however core hours are expected to be covered
* Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, this role will undertake the full delivery of key procurement and contract management projects within the Corporate and Commercial category
* Including tender document preparation, tendering, contract monitoring and contract administration
* To act as a professional advisor on procurement and contract management
* Work with Commissioners and Service Leads across the council
Requirements:
* Experience in Children’s Services and Education essential
* MCIPS to Level 4
* Procurement Act 2023 Assessment completed
* Public Sector procurement knowledge and experience
* Significant procurement experience