Procurement Category Manager

Hackney ,
Hackney, Greater London
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The Role We are looking for a new member to join the Corporate Services Category team. You will be involved with a range of procurement projects making sure they are conducted in line with the regulatory requirements, our Governance, policies and service priorities. With the public sector facing major financial challenges over the coming years, getting value for money is more important than ever. We must ensure we can continue to provide excellent services for people who rely on them. Ideally you will have public sector and preferably local authority experience and will either hold, or be studying for, CIPS or have a strong procurement experience. All relevant qualifications, and including part qualifications will be checked. You must be able to build positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders. We will need you to negotiate with external suppliers as well as trading units based within the Council. To thrive in this role, you will need a good understanding of commercially defined procurement, pragmatic behaviour, resilience, prudent judgement and discretion. You should have solid IT skills. Preferably you will have sound knowledge drafting contracts. In addition, you should have a good and comprehensive understanding of OJEU processes and Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015), and will need to be an able project planner with an eye for detail. Should you wish to have an informal conversation regarding this role please contact Judith Hughes either by email or on 0208 8356 2258. About Us Hackney is one of the UK's highest performing local authorities, serving one of London's best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. When applying, it is essential that you include a supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4), addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet all aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification. Closing date for applications : 28 June 2020 Interviews : 13-14 July 2020 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. Available documents * Procurement Category Manager JD-PS

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