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Category Officer

Reed
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Dorking, Surrey RH4 3JH, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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.

Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a Category Officer to join our Procurement team in Dorking, offering a competitive annual salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The role requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a degree or CIPS Level 4 qualification.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring value for money in procurement transactions and delivering strategic procurement services across specific sourcing categories.
  • Candidates should have proficiency in statistical and data analysis, along with excellent Excel skills, and experience with EU Procurement Directives.
  • The position supports a hybrid working model, allowing 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, while promoting a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Category Officer

  • Competitive annual salary and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes generous pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Inclusive and supportive work environment.

Location: Dorking (hybrid working – 3 days in office, 2 days working from home)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking a Category Officer to join the Procurement team. This permanent role involves contributing to the delivery of the procurement work plan, ensuring value for money in all transactions, and adhering to relevant policies and procedures. The successful candidate will deliver strategic procurement services across specific sourcing categories and manage procurement projects to achieve contract compliance, sustainable cost improvements, and benefits for all stakeholders.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Contribute to the delivery of the procurement work plan by ensuring all transactions achieve value for money and comply with relevant policies and procedures.
  • Deliver strategic procurement services for specific sourcing categories and contribute to procurement projects within key markets.
  • Ensure contract compliance in allocated categories and pursue procurement excellence through efficient and effective project implementation.
  • Meet stakeholder requirements by demonstrating best value for money through compliance with category priorities and contracts.
  • Actively manage the marketplace by developing key strategies for supplier and contract management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Degree or CIPS Level 4 or above or equivalent relevant qualifications.
  • Proficient in statistical and data analysis to include excellent Excel skills
  • Experience of working within EU Procurement Directives and/or Public Contracts Regulation 2015.

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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.