Procurement Category Manager

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Bournemouth Borough Council Full time
Procurement Category Manager

As a key member of our Procurement and Contract Management Service, you will play a vital role in leading procurement activities across the Resources Category, ensuring best value procurement and compliance with regulations.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to maximize value for money within the Resources Category.
  • Collaborate with senior management, key stakeholders, and internal teams to drive continuous improvement of procurement processes.
  • Manage and motivate staff to deliver a high-quality, flexible, and responsive service to internal customers and suppliers.
  • Ensure effective budget monitoring arrangements are in place for all centralised buying budgets within the Resources Category.
  • Represent the Service and the Council in inter-council forums, working parties, and local and regional bodies to contribute to the exchange of information and the promotion of best practice developments.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
  • High level of resilience, advocacy, persuasion, and emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to carry out work of a complex nature across a range of specialist areas.
  • Decisions have major impact on the sourcing of goods, works, and services and carry a high level of legal and financial risk for the Council.

This is a unique opportunity to lead procurement activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes that support vital council services.



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