Category Manager

Category Manager / Solihull / £37,035 - £42,708 (E) / £43,693 - £49,764 (F) per annum / Hybrid / Permanent

Client:

Castlefield Recruitment are currently working in partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands. With ambitious plans which include the development of UK Central and HS2, Solihull ensure that all citizens have an equal chance to share in the borough’s success, putting customers at the heart of everything they do.

Solihull’s employees are recognised as the most important factor in achieving this vision. As a result, they are always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help continue building on Solihull Council’s successes.

Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager - Adult Social Care to join Solihull Council’s procurement team. This position will play a key part in the development and delivery of the sourcing and supply strategy. You will assist in the management of all stages of the procurement process within Adult Social Care including undertaking user needs analysis, market research, sourcing activity, structuring tenders, market engagement, tender evaluation and negotiation.

Duties:

• Ensuring that savings and other procurement benefits and efficiencies are identified, planned and delivered in line with Procurement and Council strategies and expectations
• Identifying and leading on procurement projects, tenders and contracts and take operational responsibility for the projects and tenders carried out by the Procurement department
• To ensure that all procurement activities include social value considerations and that a sustainable procurement approach is undertaken
• Influence and develop strong relationships with service areas and public sector partners to deliver a strategic and coordinated approach to category management-based procurement activity
• To contribute to the development and preparation of category strategies, business cases and reports and present to the appropriate internal and external groups and committees
• Actively promote and communicate sound procurement principles across the organisation
• Influence members and colleagues at all levels of seniority on the commercial and financial viability of differing sourcing options for specific projects including in-house, outsourcing, partnerships and collaboration, and framework arrangements
• To deputise for the Strategic Procurement Business Partner

Person:

The successful Category Manager - Adult Social Care:

• CIPS or equivalent level of relevant experience
• Previous experience in the public sector preferably within Health or Social Care categories
• Ability to forward plan and demonstrate strategic thinking
• Competent knowledge and application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Provider Selection Regime and PA2023

Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.