Category Manager

at  Coventry City Council

About the team we are recruiting to
We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Coventry is a progressive city with a number of exciting new projects which will present an incredible opportunity for the right candidate to be part of a team and a Council that makes a real difference to the people living in and visiting our City.
Procurement Services are at the heart of the on-going economic and social development of the city and are/have been involved with supporting plans for Very Light Rail (VLR), schools expansion, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre and more. We are also integral to the improvement of services for Adults and Children’s Social Care, Public Health and homelessness strategies.
What is the job role?
We are currently recruiting a Category Manager within Procurement Services on a full-time, permanent basis.
Working to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you will have responsibility for the letting of a portfolio of contracts, developing procurement plans, implementing Contract Management and ensuring that targeted outcomes are compatible with Category Strategies.
In further detail key duties and responsibilities will include:
Leading on a portfolio of contracts within ICT & Digital, developing procurement plans and ensuring that targeted outcomes are compatible with Category strategies
Working closely with Service Heads and Managers contribute to the design development, maintenance and delivery of a commercially focussed Category Strategies for designated groups of services and/or commodities which meet business objectives, including national, local and sub regional opportunities and deliver service and value for money outcomes.
Identifying and delivering innovative category procurement solutions, which provide benefits and result in both savings and process efficiencies across all contracts managed.
Taking commercial lead and operational responsibility for specific aspects of standard procurement projects, in particular the structure of tenders; tender evaluation; negotiation; legal requirements; contract award and finalisation. Proactively mitigate and manage risk throughout.
Who are we looking for?
We value and respect the diversity of our team and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. Our workforce data shows that men (including men from minority ethnic backgrounds), people who have a disability or who identify as being from the LGBT+ community are under-represented at this level and encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equalities Act 2010 from applying for this post.
You should be motivated and enjoy working as part of a flexible and dedicated team. You will have knowledge and experience of the commissioning and tender process, with a demonstrable background in the procurement of ICT & Digital related goods and services.
Ideally, you would be MCIPS qualified but if not, you will be willing to work and study towards achieving this.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail then please contact Rob Amor on 02476 971 956 or rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled ‘Coventry City Council Application Process’. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Interview date(s): 19 September 2024
About Coventry

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio