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Category Manager
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Category Manager
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Category Manager - Preston, United Kingdom - Lancashire County Council
Description
| Salary £43,421 - £48,474 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Lancashire Central Procurement Service |
Pay Award Pending
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest Local Authority in England and Wales serving a population which is rich in cultural diversity. The central Procurement Service is a highly skilled professional buying unit which provides effective procurement, strategic sourcing and value for money solutions on behalf
Lancashire Central Procurement Services is seeking to appoint an experienced Category Manager to join the Service.
The position will focus primarily on providing procurement solutions for the in-house operational service areas which includes the responsibility to develop and manage compliant purchasing strategies for a range of goods, services, minor works and major infrastructure projects within the county of Lancashire.
As a category manager you will have proven experience in delivering a range of procurement procedures and solutions, working in close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, being proactive and effective at managing the end-to-end procurement cycle.
Experience in managing tender processes, supplier selection, contract award and contract implementation ensuring effective communication is maintained throughout.
Demonstrate the ability to build strong collaborative and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
Ability to work closely with end-users, operational service areas and legal services to assist in developing specifications, performance metrics, and the preparation of tender and contract documents.
Excellent communication and analytical skills and the ability to work closely with other team members of the Procurement Service.
Ability to work under your own initiative and the ability to manage the timely delivery of multiple projects.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience of public procurement and the Public Contracts Regulations is desirable but not essential.
Commitment to uphold ethical standards and values, and to act with integrity at all times.
Location
The post is based in County Hall, Preston however a hybrid remote working arrangement is in place where work can be undertaken remotely (home working)
Informal enquiries can be directed to Paul Johnstone
This is an exciting, fast paced, and varied role which demands strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and to ensure projects are delivered on time and the ability to communicate professionally at all levels.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
Category Manager professionals in Preston
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Mike Sutcliffe
Experienced Ecommerce & Marketing Manager in FMCG