One of my local government clients is currently recruiting an experienced Category Specialist on a temporary basis. This is a 3-month minimum contract with the possibility of the role being extended further to work Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
This is a hybrid working role; however, you will be required to attend the office 2-3 times a week.
Responsibilities:
1. Complete assigned work in procurement and supply that supports effective category management from commissioning, procurement, or contract stages, considering the choice of possible solutions and using innovative thinking to deliver the required commercial solution, actually doing and not just advising as necessary.
2. Appreciation/application of main cycles and steps therein, including the procurement and supply, category management, and/or contract management cycle. Act proportionally and add value, maximizing use of electronic systems e.g. for e-auctions, tendering, invoicing, etc.
3. Review category work for goods, works, and services, appraise potential ways forward, develop and plan a solution, evaluate and keep track of progress, taking appropriate responsibility for the work that you are managing, considering new or less obvious options and solutions.
4. Identify and utilize the correct procurement and supply guidance, template, form, or system needed for any stage in the process, recognizing there may be numerous potential options to select from and in some cases will need adapting to a more bespoke approach.
5. Undertake procurement supply work in a consistent and timely way, which may result in different ways of working, alternative practice in service delivery/stakeholders, or impact on procedures, adhering to governance requirements and ensuring value for money and savings.
6. Consider council/procurement strategies and balance risks, opportunities, sustainability, collaboration with advice/actions that may have significant service implications for your colleagues, other services, partner organizations, residents, businesses, and/or suppliers.
7. Develop and input into project planning, market/spend analysis, business cases, impact assessments, specifications, approval/award processes, TUPE needs, internal/external consultation/engagement, adverts, procurement/tender documentation/assessment, and feedback.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd.
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