Band 5 Assistant Category Manager - Procurement

• Support with the Corporate procurement for all Trusts within the BBCS PC to ensure compliance and value for money.
• Assist with identifying Corporate projects in need of procurement support and/or contractual requirements and work with the relevant Category Managers and department(s) to successfully implement changes.
• Assist with the development of the annual Procurement workplan and ensure this is updated regularly.
• Assist the Category Manager in face-to-face or virtual contract meetings, providing well-prepared analysis of all relevant factors.
• Assist in identifying key risk areas and ensure that these are reported to Category Managers.
• Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research.
• Raise the profile of the service and ensure appropriate user involvement in the procurement of goods and service.
• Assist the Category Manager on a range of procurement projects including the creation and preparation of tender and contractual documentation.

• 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with long service)
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 more days Annual Leave each Financial Year
• Access to Employee Discount Schemes access including Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
• Pension Plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working model including 3 office/site days and 2 working from home days

Essential

• *Good Standard of General Education

Desirable

• *Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Graduate Diploma or willing to work towards

Essential

• *Experience of manipulating highly complex data
• *Experience of using databases and analytics tools
• *Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
• *Experience of working in a pressurised environment
• *Working within a team
• *Working within a results driven environment

Desirable

• *Experience in a Procurement team
• *Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures
• *Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• *Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
• *Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply
• *Sound knowledge of contract management
• *Project management experience

Essential

• *High level of personal professionalism
• *Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• *Pro-active can do attitude
• *Committed to delivering positive outcomes
• *Enthusiastic
• *Self- Motivated
• *Team player
• *Excellent communication skills
• *Flexible approach to working times and location