Venn Group are currently recruiting for a Category Manager (People) on behalf of a large Local Authority organisation based in London.
The post holder will provide support and assistance to the Head of Procurement to ensure compliant procurement processes and working practices are consistent with the requirements of
the procurement code of practice / contract standing orders and the public contract regulations.
They will also work closely with commissioning colleagues within Social Care to develop a detailed work plan and associated sourcing programme, and ensure an equitable split of activity within the post holders directly managed category team.
Position: Category Manager (People)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: London
Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in corporate procurement projects, deploying category expertise and commercial acumen and knowledge
- Develop and implement strategies to manage procurement risk, integrate council policies into procurement practice, and measure and analyse procurement spend and savings data
- Support commissioners to manage key strategic relationships with suppliers to promote a productive relationship which delivers the required services within the agreed framework
- Directly manage a number of officers within their defined category to include day to day line management
- Oversee the development of tender and quotes documentation, analysis and evaluation of tender responses to ensure compliance with the Council's procurement code of practice
- Support the implementation of significant new legislation and major procedural changes involving intensive application of professional and managerial skills