Job Description
Our client, a Council based in the South Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Category Officer on a 5-month temporary contract. The Council offer a great hybrid working model, with office presence once monthly.
The position is due to start in May on a full-time basis (37 hours/week). The hourly rate is £27.96 via an umbrella company.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within the Children’s Services or Education categories of a council.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Undertaking full delivery of key procurement and contracts management within Children’s Services
* Supporting effective decision making in relation to the procurement of goods and services
* Building effective working relationships, relating to level 2 category spend across the Council
* Working with Commissioners and Officers across the Council to deliver procurement and contract management activities specific to level 2 spend
* Using eTendering systems and procurement planning system to ensure procurement pipeline, tender management and contracts records are effectively up-to-date
Experience requir...