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Recruiting Procurement and Finance Professionals into the Public and Not-For-Profit Sectors
Deliver Impact. Build Your Procurement Career.
Brent Council is at the heart of one of London’s most diverse and dynamic communities. To support the Council in driving forward a bold transformation agenda, the procurement team is looking for a talented Category Manager, with a focus on Environmental Services, to help deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that make a difference.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work in partnership with stakeholders and key strategic advisors on the delivery of major procurement projects as well as manage end-to-end procurement processes and lead on complex procurement projects.
What You’ll Do:
Lead complex projects, managing multi-disciplined teams to achieve a common outcome and to provide guidance and supervision to Procurement Officers assigned to support projects.
Ensure that the council’s procurement processes meet key legislative and policy requirements such as Public Procurement rules e, Transparency and the Social Value
Ensure all council’s procurement processes meet the key objectives set out in the current Procurement Strategy
Take responsibility as directed by Head of Procurement to act as a Theme Lead to contribute to the successful delivery of one or more of the Procurement Strategy pillar(s).
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong understanding of public e-tendering and procurement regulations, including a recent working knowledge of The Procurement Act 2023.
* Previous experience in environmental services or similar category areas.
* Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
* Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing tools and techniques
* A proactive, adaptable approach and a passion for learning.
Why Join Brent?
Brent offers much more than a job - you’ll gain invaluable procurement experience, real career development opportunities, and the chance to make a direct impact on residents' lives.
You'll also benefit from:
* Season ticket loan, childcare vouchers & local discounts
* A supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture
Brent Council values diversity and is committed to being a Disability Confident and inclusive employer.
The weekly hybrid working pattern will be 3 days a week in the office (Brent Civic Centre) and 2 days working from home.
The salary range for the role is £58,248 to £61,617.
Ready to grow your career while supporting meaningful change in the public sector?
Please apply now for further details
Please note that this recruitment campaign is being managed by an external recruitment agency - Morgan Law.
CVs sent directly to the Council will not be considered.
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