Category Manager needed in Wembley, £55,155 - £58,248p.a PAYE - Reference: 5242584
1. To help the client achieves its desired outcomes for residents, businesses and communities through the provision of excellent commercial advice. To work in partnership with the relevant Department, acting as a key strategic adviser on complex procurement matters, managing procurement projects of high value, complexity and/or risk to the council. To provide expert technical information, advice and guidance on all aspects of the procurement process to internal customers and to deal effectively with third party suppliers as external customers of Brent’s processes and service delivery partners.2. Supporting the Category teams, by working colloboratively, coming in and leading on particular procurement projects, taking full accountability and delivery.3. Leading on bespoke special projects which can entail developing new processes procedures and policies as designated by the Head of Procurement.
you will ideally have -
Knowledge 1. Evidence of significant relevant Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD).2. Expert knowledge of public procurement processes.3. Knowledge and understanding of e-procurement tendering portals.4. Knowledge of the wider policy context for public procurement, e.g.the Transparency Agenda, Social Value, London Living Wage,Modern Slavery, Sustainability.5. Knowledge of local government decision-maki...