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One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experiencedCategory 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.
Hybrid working role were, however, you will be required to attend the office 2/3 times a week.
Responsibilites:
- Complete assigned work in procurement and supply that support effective category management from commissioning, procurement or contract stages, considering the choice of possible solutions and using innovatory thinking to deliver the required commercial solution, actually doing and not just advising as necessary.
- 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, maximising use of electronic systems e.g. for e-auctions, tendering, invoicing etc.
- 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.
- Identify and utilise the correct procurement and supply guidance, template, form or system needed for any stage in the process, recognising there may be numerous potential options to select from and in some cases will need adapting to a more bespoke approach.
- 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.
- 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 organisations, residents, businesses and/or suppliers.
- 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.
