Category Manager

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in West Sussex to assist with the appointment of a Category Manager on 3.5-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 47.94 - 66.52 per hour

Summary:

The Category Manager (Place Services) is a high-impact commercial role responsible for managing key sub-categories within the Place portfolio. The primary objective is to champion best-practice commercial approaches to external spend ensuring value for money and transforming service delivery. You will lead on the development of robust sub-category strategies for Highways Capital/Construction or Waste managing a diverse supplier base of over 300 providers. This role acts as the primary interface between the Procurement function and Directorate stakeholders driving performance in cost quality and responsiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive sub-category strategies for Highways Waste or Capital projects that optimize business performance.
• Manage end-to-end procurement projects ensuring compliance with West Sussex County Council (WSCC) policies and public sector procurement regulations.
• Act as the primary commercial interface for Directorates and Services within the Place portfolio.
• Monitor and report on category performance focusing on cost quality and supplier responsiveness.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks within the supply chain particularly regarding high-value infrastructure and waste contracts.

Qualifications:

• MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent professional experience is highly desirable.
• A degree in Business Law Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in commercial practice or project management (e.g. PRINCE2).

Essentials:

• Proven track record in managing spend within the Place category specifically in Highways Construction (Capital) or Waste Management.
  
• Experience leading complex multi-million-pound procurement projects from inception to contract award.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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