Procurement Category Manager
- Employer
- Reading Borough Council
- Location
- Reading, Berkshire
- Salary
- 41675 - 44632
- Closing date
- 18 May 2019
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- Specialist Area
- Category Manager
- Sector
- Accountancy, Advertising & Creative, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Finance and Insurance, Charities & Not For Profit, Construction, Consultancy, Customer Service, Defence, Distribution, Education, Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, Event Management, FMCG, Food Services, Healthcare, Housing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Internet, Insurance, Legal, Leisure, Management & Executive, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, Military, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Private sector, Production & Operations, Professional Services, Public Relations, Public Sector, Recruitment, Retail, Sales, Scientific, Secretarial & Administration, Social Services, Telecommunications, Training, Transport & Distribution, Travel & Hospitality, Utilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About us
Here in Reading, we’re looking forward to an exciting and growing future. Our forward-thinking teams are at the heart of it as we put our innovative vision for a smart and sustainable Reading into place. In return, we give those teams all the support and development we can to thrive as they make a positive difference for our communities.
About the role
Supporting the Transportation and Streetcare Team, you will work directly with service areas and be responsible for analysing and shaping supply markets, leading on the development and implementation of sourcing strategies as well nurturing relationships with key suppliers to deliver savings and service improvements.
About you
We take a proactive and strategic category-based approach to procurement and contract management and we’re seeking a like-minded procurement professional to strengthen our Transportation & Streetcare Service.
Requirements for this role:
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Commercially minded with knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations
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Analytical and interpersonal skills to allow you to maximise your personal impact.
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Ability to advise and guide Senior Managers, providing professional advice to support the delivery of first rate services.
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
Local Government Pension Scheme
24 days holiday plus public holidays (rising to 32 after service)
Childcare voucher scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans
A range of local discounts
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