We are currently supporting a Local Government client based in the South East of England who are looking for an Assistant Category Manager. This is a permanent role with a range salary of up to £30,000 – 34,000 on offer.
This role will support report into the Category & Contracts Manager to help deliver procurements and ensure the delivery of sourcing projects in a compliant and timely manner. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting contracts assigned, ensuring service level agreements and KPIs are monitored and improvements required are planned and executed. You will also be required to support negotiations around commercial and contractual terms to achieve best value and that they keep pace with changing requirements.
Candidates applying MUST HAVE the following experience:
- CIPS qualified and working towards MCIPS or equivalent degree/demonstrable work experience
- Experience of working in Procurement and/or Category Management, ideally in the UK Public Sector
- Hands on experience of running and/or supporting OJEU/PCR compliant Public Sector Procurement's