Category Manager x 3

Do you want to become a member of a successful Procurement Team that supports a local authority in making the district a better place to live, where people thrive, businesses succeed and visitors are welcome? If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you here at Wakefield Council. Over the coming years the Procurement service will play a key role in enabling the delivery of the Council's ambitious budget and capital expenditure plans and as such is expanding significantly. The Councils Procurement Service has several exciting opportunities within the categories of ICT/Business, Public Health/Children's/Adults and Construction/Economic Growth and Regeneration/Transport for experienced procurement professionals with MCIPS who want to further their careers in the Public Sector. As a Procurement Category Manager you will be responsible for leading the procurement activity within one of the three Council priority areas: Successful Business, Successful People, and Successful Places. The successful candidates will be expected to use their professional expertise to provide a frictionless procurement service to internal service users which delivers incremental value whilst at the same time mitigating compliance and commercial risks. For further information regarding these opportunities, please contact one of the following people; Helen Spink (07717701090), Karen Towers (07919695410), Zoe Robinson (07787165415) Simon Field (07717720087). This vacancy is open ended. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. It is advisable to apply early to avoid disappointment as applications will be assessed on a regular basis. Only candidates who meet the mandatory criteria will be considered. Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. To view the details relating to this position please click the link below: ...[more details]