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Job Description
Assistant Category Managers (2 posts)
Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum
Grade: E
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
Are you ready to make a real impact in your community? Thurrock Council is seeking talented and dynamic individuals to join their Procurement team as they embark on exciting projects to deliver vital services for residents.
Thurrock Council is at the heart of a thriving borough. They are committed to making a difference by delivering high-quality services, fostering economic growth, and promoting sustainability. The Procurement team plays a crucial role in ensuring that contracts and partnerships deliver exceptional value while supporting the local economy.
Thurrock are seeking forward-thinking professionals to help them achieve value for money, drive innovation, and support sustainable procurement practices. They are looking for individuals with:
* A background in procurement.
* Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (e.g., PCR 2015).
* Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
* A commitment to achieving value for money and delivering high-quality services.
At Thurrock Council, we value diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Joining our Procurement team means being part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation where your skills and ideas will make a tangible difference.
Advert Closing Date
* Redeployment Only: 2nd January 2025
* Internal & External: 19th January 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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About Us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
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