Local government organisation require a (Place) Category Manager. Applicants need deep understanding of Procurement Act 2023, ability to lead a small team and ideally exposure to Place Category and associated forms of contracting - NEC, JCT, etc.
The Category Manager will be responsible for leading procurement activity across the Place Category (building and refurbishment projects, FM//estates, minor and major works, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, roads and pavement etc.), managing a team of 2 and providing an effective procurement service to stakeholders in Property and Assets.
This is an exciting hands-on procurement role which has a mix of doing (tendering, procurement projects, contract negotiation and renewals), and supporting the development of category strategies. Value of procurement projects could be from £100ks to £20m.
Specific duties of the Category Manager include:
Management and development of a team of 2 - Procurement Manager and Procurement Support
Be a subject matter expert in regards to Procurement Act 2023 and knowledge share with stakeholders and colleagues
Select appropriate form of contracting for construction, works and refurbishment projects - NEC, JCT, D&B, fixed price, cost target etc.,
Running cradle-to-grave tender exercises from scoping with stakeholders, RFI, RFQ to award
Post-signature supplier relationship management and supplier development
Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:
Procurement experience within the public sector, and knowledge of public procurement processes
Advanced Practitioner of Procurement Act 2023 and able to train others in it's application
An appreciation of the Place, or similar categories; FM, Estates, Works, Construction etc. would be advantageous
Knowledge of the forms of contracting in the Place space; JCT, NEC, D&B, fixed price, pre-contract, cost target etc. and be able to advise on their application would be advantageous
MCIPS/degree - desirable
Comfortable with hybrid working - x1 day p/week in Chichester on average