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Category Manager

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bury, Lancashire BL9 9TG, England

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Bury Council is looking for a Procurement Manager for an initial 6-month temporary contract with a negotiable pay rate.
  • The role involves managing multi-million pound procurement contracts within the Housing category and providing procurement services across the authority.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in managing large-scale procurement contracts in the Public Sector and a strong understanding of contract compliance strategies.
  • The position requires the ability to develop and implement project programme management frameworks and knowledge of procurement legislation and best practices.
  • Interested applicants should submit their CV, and a Reed consultant will contact them to discuss the next steps.
Procurement Manager
  • Organisation: Bury Council
  • Job Type: Initial 6-month Temporary Contract
  • Pay Rate: Negotiable 

Bury Council are seeking a Category Manager to support their Housing category. This role involves managing multi-million pound procurement contracts and providing comprehensive procurement and contracts services across the authority. 

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Develop and manage multi-million pound procurement contracts, ensuring contract compliance and cost control.
  • Provide specialist procurement advice and support to officers regarding high-value contracts.
  • Ensure effective management of categories of spend.
  • Assist in developing and lead the implementation of an effective project programme management frameworks
  • Devise and implement appropriate performance standards and measures for procurement activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale procurement contracts and providing procurement advice within the Public Sector.
  • Strong understanding of contract compliance strategies and cost control.
  • Ability to develop and implement project programme management frameworks.
  • Extensive knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice.

To apply for the Category Manager position, please submit your CV and a Reed consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.