We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lancashire to assist with the appointment of a Category Manager, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £222.50 - £280.00 per Day

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and manage complex and high-risk procurement activities and categories to meet service requirements and ensure value for money for the Council.
• Provide technical assurance and prepare procurement documents in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures. A keen focus on compliance with best practice, relevant legislation (e.g. Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and Council policy frameworks.
• Using expertise to identify appropriate procurement strategies through to implementation that supports the Council delivery services.
• Produce and analyse service and management information to contribute to the development of new services and innovative working practices.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex issues and legal conditions to all levels of management within the Council, ensuring the Council's decision-making process is followed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and professional experience of relevant public sector procurement
• CIPS qualified (or working towards).
• Ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires a basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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