Category Officer

Category Officer
Oxfordshire County Council are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join their Children's Services as a Category Officer.


Key Responsibilities

To act as a professional adviser on procurement and contract management matters to Service Leads and other Officers for health, education and social care, supporting effective decision making
To work with Commissioners and Service Leads across both Councils to drive the development of a sub-category strategy for a health, education and social care spend category
To build effective working relationships, relating to health, education and social care across the Council, its suppliers and other partners
To deliver procurement and contract management activity for their health, education and social care spend category in the Council
To contribute to the development of advice, written reports and briefings relating to procurement and contract management activity

Requirements

Membership (or working towards) of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply or an appropriate equivalent body
Procurement and contract management work experience spanning at least 3 years in the public sector
Experience of managing a strategic commercial relationships with key suppliers and major contracts within a health, education and social care spend category
Experience of delivering against third-party spend savings targets, in areas relevant to health, education and social care spend category

How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV.

We look forward to hearing from you!