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One of my local government clients are currently recruiting an experienced Category Officeron 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.
Overview:
- The role of procurement and contract management is to support the Council, and the wider public sector system in Oxfordshire, to deliver effective and consistent services and ensure that products and services purchased from suppliers represent value for money.
- We work with our Residents, Staff, Members, Partners and Suppliers to ensure the delivery of required outcomes, in a consistent way, using the right skills and the most appropriate delivery vehicles.
- We drive continuous improvement so we can be even more ambitious for our organisations and communities in the future.
Main Responsibilities:
- To act as a professional adviser on procurement and contract management matters to Service Leads and other Officers for specific level 2 spend category, supporting effective decision making in relation to the procurement of goods and services from suppliers.
- To work with Commissioners and Service Leads across the Council to drive the development of a sub-category strategy for a specific level 2 spend category ensuring that this is consistent with the broader category strategy owned by the relevant Category Manager.
- To build effective working relationships, relating to specific level 2 spend category, across the Council, their suppliers and other partners which deliver effective and consistent services, and which represent value for money.
- To deliver procurement and contract management activity for their specific level 2 spend category across the Council, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of the required outcomes and benefits.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please send your CV to Jahker Miah from Coyle Personnel Ltd.
