Senior Category Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Dudley - UK

Daily Salary: £ 500 - 500

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Senior Category Manager (People) will lead and deliver procurement activity across Adults and Childrens Social Care services within Dudley Council.

The role involves managing tenders and mini-competitions supporting the achievement of cashable and non-cashable savings and ensuring all procurement processes are compliant efficient and value-driven.

The post-holder will contribute to the Forward Procurement Plan maintain accurate contract records and support the development of innovative procurement approaches.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement activity including tenders and mini-competitions via frameworks.

Support the delivery of savings efficiencies and value-for-money outcomes across People-related services.

Ensure all awarded contracts are recorded accurately on the Contract Register and stored electronically.

Contribute to the development and delivery of the Forward Procurement Plan.

Prepare Procurement Plans for all procurement activity and ensure compliance with legislation internal policies and procurement best practice.

Support the exploration and implementation of innovative procurement procedures.

Engage and collaborate with service leads stakeholders and suppliers across Adults and Childrens Social Care.

Provide professional procurement advice to ensure best value for Dudley residents.

Skills/Experience:

Essential public sector procurement experience specifically within Local Authorities.

Experience in Adults and Childrens Social Care procurement.

Strong understanding of frameworks tendering processes and procurement legislation.

Ability to deliver cashable and non-cashable savings.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Strong contract management and record-keeping skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement projects.

Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Knowledge of innovative procurement methods and best practice.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 07/12/2025.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on site in Dudley.

Location: Dudley hybrid working (3 days on site).

Required Skills:

Essential public sector procurement experience specifically within Local Authorities. Experience in Adults and Childrens Social Care procurement. Strong understanding of frameworks tendering processes and procurement legislation. Ability to deliver cashable and non-cashable savings. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Strong contract management and record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple procurement projects. Strong analytical and negotiation skills. Knowledge of innovative procurement methods and best practice.

3-4 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Senior Category Manager (People) will lead and deliver procurement activity across Adults and Childrens Social Care services within Dudley Council. The role involves managing tenders and mini-competitions supporting the achievement of casha...