Category Manager

Local government organisation require a (Place) Category Manager. Applicants need deep understanding of Procurement Act 2023, ability to lead a small team and ideally exposure to Place Category and associated forms of contracting - NEC, JCT, etc.

The Category Manager will be responsible for leading procurement activity across the Place Category (building and refurbishment projects, FM//estates, minor and major works, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, roads and pavement etc.), managing a team of 2 and providing an effective procurement service to stakeholders in Property and Assets.

This is an exciting hands-on procurement role which has a mix of doing (tendering, procurement projects, contract negotiation and renewals), and supporting the development of category strategies. Value of procurement projects could be from £100ks to £20m.

Specific duties of the Category Manager include:

• Management and development of a team of 2 - Procurement Manager and Procurement Support
• Be a subject matter expert in regards to Procurement Act 2023 and knowledge share with stakeholders and colleagues
• Select appropriate form of contracting for construction, works and refurbishment projects - NEC, JCT, D&B, fixed price, cost target etc.,
• Running cradle-to-grave tender exercises from scoping with stakeholders, RFI, RFQ to award
• Post-signature supplier relationship management and supplier development

Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Procurement experience within the public sector, and knowledge of public procurement processes
• Advanced Practitioner of Procurement Act 2023 and able to train others in it's application
• An appreciation of the Place, or similar categories; FM, Estates, Works, Construction etc. would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the forms of contracting in the Place space; JCT, NEC, D&B, fixed price, pre-contract, cost target etc. and be able to advise on their application would be advantageous
• MCIPS/degree - desirable
• Comfortable with hybrid working - x1 day p/week in Chichester on average