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Job Title: Category Manager – ProcurementLocation: Thurrock – HybridHours: Office HoursRate: £325 per day, inside ir35, umbrella contractors only
Job Purpose: To manage assigned procurement categories, support the full commercial lifecycle, and lead high-value procurement projects across various directorates. The role focuses on delivering strategic procurement activities, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring best value for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Category Management: Lead procurement opportunities, conduct category analysis, and implement innovative solutions to reduce costs and achieve efficiencies.
- Procurement Expertise: Provide support across procurement processes, including training, market intelligence, contract specification drafting, and end-to-end tendering.
- Category Planning: Collaborate with Council Officers to develop strategies for supplier engagement across sectors.
- Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure contracts align with best practices, maintain audit transparency, and comply with governance policies.
- Value Delivery: Leverage the Council's buying power to achieve the lowest whole-life costs and best economic value.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain productive relationships with suppliers to enhance contract outcomes.
- Contract Management Support: Offer subject matter expertise to support contract managers and suppliers, adhering to the Council’s Contract Management Framework.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Address and manage stakeholder requirements with professionalism and responsiveness.
- Reporting and Documentation: Produce management reports and maintain records to support transparency and policy implementation.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in procurement and category management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement policies, governance, and market analysis.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage high-value procurement projects and deliver cashable savings.
- Previous experience in a local government or housing association role
