About The Role
Role: Category Manager x 2 REF 1792134
Contract Length: 3 months initially
Location: Walsall - On site presence – fully remote. Once a month. Requirements for site visits now and then
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £450 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Category Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CATEGORY MANAGER
To adopt a customer focused approach to directly lead on, or support Category Specialists and Assistant Category Specialists, on end-to-end procurement, commercial and contracting strategies for goods, works and services within a nominated category of spend.
To work with Stakeholders to achieve overall value for money and compliance.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCES OF THE CATEGORY MANAGER
Ability to analyse, interpret and present data covering verbal, graphic, numeric and statistical information and involving risk assessment targeted to specific audiences
Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with strong organisation and time management skills and being able to adapt to changing workload demands and organisational priorities
Ability to work on own initiative with flexibility and adaptability as well as being an excellent team player and being capable of working collaboratively
Interpersonal/communication skills, oral and written involving the production of reports and the ability to supervise, mentor and motivate others, focussing on achieving results and quality outcomes
Ability to negotiate and influence skills to deliver desired outcomes
Ability to work at senior levels within an organisation as well as with a range of professional and community members, sometimes in situations of tension and conflict
Interpretation of local and national policies and legislation and ability to assess the local impact and consequences for procurement
Ability to draft contracts and contract-related information
Extensive knowledge of how to collate and deliver an annual category procurement plan involving different tendering processes
Knowledge and understanding of different forms of contract
Knowledge of public sector procurement legislation
Detailed knowledge and demonstrable evidence of deploying the range of established sourcing routes (e.g. compliant frameworks and FTS routes to market) available for contracts to support public sector or complex organisations in the delivery of services
Extensive experience of leading the development and delivery of procurement strategies and programmes of work across a diverse range of areas of spend
A detailed understanding of Public Contract Regulations and additional guidance from Government of best practice, with knowledge of application in a local authority setting drive commercial outcomes from procurement
Experience in the development of procurement documentation, contracts and contract related information
Significant track record of achievement in procurement including the principles and application of Best Value and compliance
Experience of the preparation and presentation of reports, briefs, and action plans to a diverse range of audiences
Experience in the use of Microsoft applications along with other e-tendering tools within the procurement function
Experience of supervising, mentoring and taking responsibility for project group and/or experience of cross functional team working
Experienced in the co-ordination, collation, analysis and reporting of complex information from numerous sources to diverse audiences
Level 5 professional qualification in relevant field OR equivalent experience
Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to undertake in role
Leadership training or willingness to undertake management and supervisory training within 12 months of coming into post
Project Management Qualification e.g. Prince 2
Contract Management Training - Government Commercial Function Foundation or willingness to complete within 6 months in role
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