We are currently recruiting for a couple of Procurement opportunities working for a Midlands based Local Authority, for a 3 month initially on a fully remote working basis. I've included some more information below:
Category Manager (Grade 6) – Fully remote working
Duration: 3 months on-going
Rate: negotiable depending on experience (Inside IR35
The post holder with deputise for the Head of Category as required to ensure the delivery of the Corporate Procurement Strategy and Business Plan strategy with experience in social care
• Develop and implement procurement policies and innovation/new initiatives to develop capability across the council
• Lead and manage a series of strategic projects adopting recognised project methodology in order to deliver efficiencies, savings and income
• Prepare and ensure compliant approval of written reports, briefing notes and presentations as required
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations, Standing Orders, policy and Local Authority Financial procedures
• To be able to lead, motivate and achieve results through a diverse team of professionals
• To manage complex projects with a record of successful implementation
Assistant Category Manager (Grade 5) - Fully remote working
Duration: 3 month contract initially with likely extensions
Rate: this is negotiable depending on experience (Inside I35)
The post holder will assist the Category Manager and will cover the following areas, Education & Care, Corporate, Arts & Leisure, social care and other procurement contributions to key policy objectives
- To deputise for and provide strategic support to the Category Manager in driving forward commissioning, procurement, contract management, commercial change and policy improvement throughout the council to achieve agreed outcomes and better value for money
- Application of strategic project management and CPS process tools, research and analysis to deliver a series of specific projects, initiatives and tasks to support delivery of Council objectives and the Corporate Procurement Strategy and Business Plan
- To support Make or Buy decisions to ensure that all appropriate market options are considered and that commissioning/procurement decisions will deliver best value for the Council
- To ensure that all contracted services meet the statutory safeguarding requirements and instigate appropriate actions and sanctions where concerns are identified
- To develop good working relationships with service providers, council staff and partners and work collaboratively to improve the quality of service provision
Key Requirements for all Roles:
• Must be CIPS qualified and a have an in-depth knowledge of local government procurement processes, if not then extensive public sector experience as a minimum
• Able to handle a large workload
For more information on this or other Local Gov Jobs, please in the first instance email your CV tothe Midlands Local Gov Team at midlandslocalgov@venngroup.com or call 0121 616 0660
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