Overview
The Commercial services, procurement team maintains effective working relationships with service areas and provides advice and guidance to our clients on issues relating to procurement and the supply chain. We are looking to recruit a Category Manager to help ensure value for money, completing tendering, contracting and procurement procedures whilst satisfying both statutory and policy obligations.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for procurement processes for contracts and for compliance with the Council's legal, financial and contract standing orders requirements.
* Provide detailed knowledge of relevant professional guidance, best practice and legislation, and present and evaluate information for informal decision making by procurement managers.
* Develop good working relationships, both Council wide and in the wider commercial environment.
Our People First and Inclusion
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued. Together, we\'re crafting a workplace that\'s built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Safeguarding and Welfare
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody\'s business.
Accessibility and Adjustments
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
Additional Context
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council\'s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government\'s net zero target of 2050. We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we cannot do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough.
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