What's involved with this role: Interim Procurement and Contract Category Manager NE Lincolnshire 5261328 There is an expectation for the successful candidate to be in the office 3 days out of the 4. Key Requirements: Educated to degree level, or equivalent, and/or hold a professional qualification – e.g., full membership by examination of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS), or similar. Experience of contract management and or supplier engagement. Good knowledge of managing a portfolio of strategic and large value contracts. Experience of managing a tender process and/ or contract negotiation. Market knowledge and awareness of intelligence tools and techniques (e.g., market/product segmentation, portfolio analysis, cost modelling etc. Specialist knowledge and understanding of current best procurement practices and technology including competitive tendering, electronic reverse auctions. The successful candidate will work within the Council’s Place and Resources Transformation Unit, providing high quality and cost-effective procurement and contract management support in relation to various categories such ICT and Professional services. Key Responsibilities: Ensure value for money and compliance with procurement regulations and policies. Provide strategic leadership and expert advice on procurement and contract management. Lead procurement for ICT, professional services, and public sector activities. Promote best practices and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. "XI S Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.