Job summary
The FSA is a small government department with a big mission: to keep food safe, ensure that it is what it says it is, and that it�s increasingly healthy and more sustainable. In our work to deliver on this promise, our organisation undertakes many external contracts. These contracts support broad areas of our work, from inspections to scientific research.
We have an opportunity for a Commercial Category Manager who can help lead their team through the procurement cycle for their specific area of the business, ensuring that the FSA s supported with the people and contracts that we need to continue building upon the great work of the FSA.
Job description
You�ll develop strategies and plans for your category, lead on major tender exercises and develop and maintain key relationships with stakeholders. Managing tender processes from end to end, you�ll ensure that our contracts are as successful as possible. You will be part of a team effort to understand the changes and benefit from the opportunities offered by the new Procurement Act 2023.
This rich and varied role will see you building relationships with a wide range of individuals. You�ll work with contract managers, commercial business partners and our directorial community to ensure that the FSA is always in the best position to deliver its important work.
If you are a talented leader who can make the right decisions to support the FSA�s varied work, join us as a Commercial Category Manager, and help us make a real difference to food safety across the country.
Person specification
Please read the attached Candidate Pack to discover further details about the role, our organisation, who we are looking for and the criteria we will assess against during the selection process.
We look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Qualifications
�MCIPS / Studying towards MCIPS
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
1. Communicating and Influencing
2. Making Effective Decisions
3. Managing a Quality Service
4. Changing and Improving
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Benefits
Alongside your salary of �39,611, Food Standards Agency contributes �11,475 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Our candidate pack details the benefits that the FSA has to offer. Please also refer to the attached Terms and Conditions statement.