Category Manager

Overview

Employer: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Job Description: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council currently have an opportunity for a Category Manager to support Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's Adult Social Care category.

Playing a key role in the development and delivery of the sourcing and supply strategy, you will assist in managing all stages of the procurement process including:

• User needs analysis
• Market research
• Sourcing activity
• Structuring tenders
• Market engagement
• Tender evaluation
• Negotiation
• All contractual matters

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a procurement/commercial environment
• A robust commercial outlook with an understanding of risk
• Strong numeracy skills with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex information
• Experience of stakeholder management, with strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Experience in public sector procurement and commissioning (desirable)

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council also offer:

• A range of flexible working options
• Generous annual leave entitlements with the opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional leave per year
• A flexitime scheme with up to 24 days per year
• Access to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's Employee Assistance Programme – a 24-hour independent, free, and confidential advice and support service
• Family and carer-friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits including staff discounts, subsidised travel passes, and Cycle to Work Scheme

About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council:

Solihull is a vibrant place to live, almost two-thirds of the borough is designated as green belt, with over 1,500 acres of parks. The borough boasts great transport links and is home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre and the National Exhibition Centre.

The council aims to ensure that all citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success, with employees being key to this vision.

Company Culture: Solihull Council prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering flexible working options and a supportive environment. They have won awards for their commitment to employees, including being named Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

Employee Wellbeing: The council is committed to creating a healthy, happy, and thriving workforce, and is working towards silver accreditation for their employee wellbeing initiatives.

As an equal opportunities employer, Solihull Council celebrates diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.