Job Title: Category Manager, Dudley Council Location: Dudley- Hybrid Rates: £500 Umbrella Key Requirement: Public sector procurement experience at other Local Authorities and experience of Adults and Children's social care procurement. Job Summary: To deliver Procurement operations and activity (tenders, mini-competitions via Frameworks, etc Supporting the delivery of savings and efficiencies (both cashable and non-cashable). Ensuring that all contracts awarded are recorded on the Contract Register and that a digital version of the contract is stored electronically. Supporting the delivery of the Forward Procurement Plan. Ensuring that all procurement activity has a Procurement Plan and delivers best value for the residents of the Dudley borough. Learning and supporting the delivery of innovative procurement procedures Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.