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Category Manager x 2Shape the Future of Procurement at Royal GreenwichAre you an experienced procurement professional eager to lead high-impact projects in a forward-thinking council? Are you ready for your next rewarding challenge? If so, we want Category Manager x 2Shape the Future of Procurement at Royal GreenwichAre you an experienced procurement professional eager to lead high-impact projects in a forward-thinking council? Are you ready for your next rewarding challenge? If so, we wantyouto take a leading role in shaping and driving our procurement future.Royal Greenwich is seekingtwodynamic and enthusiasticCategory Managersto help us deliver innovative procurement strategies, that ensure value for money, social value, and long-term benefits for our community.As aCategory Manager , you’ll take charge of complex procurement projects, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver contracts that support key council objectives. This is your opportunity to use your commercial acumen and public sector procurement expertise to make a lasting impact on the services delivered to our residents.About The RoleReporting to theCategory Lead , you will be responsible for managing and leading procurement activities within the Place category, which covers a broad range of areas, contributing to the delivery of the Council’sMedium Term Financial Strategy . Your work will drive value for money while embedding social value considerations into procurement processes to benefit the community.Key responsibilities include:Leading on high-value and complex procurement projects, from planning to delivery, ensuring full compliance with public sector legislation such as the the Procurement Act 2023, and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders and ensuring that procurement activities align with wider council policies such as Social Value. Mentoring staff, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and professional development across the team. Working with stakeholders to ensure procurement plans are aligned with their business needs while applying best practices in contract management and supplier relationships. Promoting compliance with key Council policies, such as Sustainability and Social Value Offering expert technical guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring sound procurement practices and risk mitigation across all procurement exercises.What We’re Looking ForWe are looking for twoCategory Managerswith the following qualifications, skills, and experience:Knowledge And ExperienceMCIPS qualified (or proven equivalent practical experience) with substantial public sector procurement experience, ideally in Local Government. Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. Awareness of broader procurement policies like the Transparency Agenda, Social Value, Modern Slavery, Fair Tax, and Community Wealth Building.Skills And AbilitiesExpertise in procurement planning, market analysis, and contract management, with a deep understanding of Local Government categories of supply. Excellent leadership skills, with some experience of managing people, through both direct line management and matrix structures. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple procurement projects and stakeholders effectively. Proven ability to analyse risks, make informed decisions, and provide sound strategic advice.ExperienceExtensive experience of leading procurement initiatives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, including managing multidisciplinary teams. Experience in promoting staff development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and performance. Proven track record of managing complex procurement projects, ensuring they deliver both financial efficiency and social value.Equality and DiversityCommitment to the Council’s equal opportunities policies and ability to implement them in the context of this role. Understanding and commitment to achieving the Council’s staff values and ability to practice them in your work.Why Work for Royal Greenwich?At Royal Greenwich, you’ll be part of an innovative and supportive team committed to delivering real impact for our residents. As aCategory Manager , you’ll enjoy:An excellent working environment and culture with experienced, professional management and colleagues. A generous 29 days’ annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. (increasing to 31 days’ after 5 years continuous service) Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with comprehensive IT support. Continuous professional development opportunities, including coaching, mentoring and training. The chance to work in a vibrant borough with excellent transport links, including the Elizabeth Line and Uber Boat A Cycle to Work scheme, reduced-rate gym membership and a range of local benefits and discounts. Not to mention a generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a Defined Benefit pension scheme giving a guaranteed income when you retire with no individual risk.How To ApplyAre you ready to lead strategic procurement projects and make a tangible difference in Royal Greenwich? If so, we’d love to hear from you!Please read the attached job documents - in the application form supporting statement section, please detail how your experience aligns with the Person Specification criteria.For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kevin Edger; .If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact or call 020-8921-8977Diversity Statement:Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.High Volume Applications:Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.Advert Close:All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.How Applications are Scored:Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statement addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statement section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.Salary:Salaries advertised are for a standard working week of 35 hours unless otherwise stated. Please use this 'Salary Calculator to help you calculate a pro rata salary.Our Staff Values:Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration. 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