Category Manager

Main purpose of the job role: To adopt a customer focused approach to directly lead on, or support Category Specialists and Assistant Category Specialists, on end-to-end procurement, commercial and contracting strategies for goods, works and services within a nominated category of spend. To work with Stakeholders to achieve overall value for money and compliance, Categories include: Construction/FM/Adult Social Care/Waste Abilities/Skills Ability to analyse, interpret and present data covering verbal, graphic, numeric and statistical information and involving risk assessment targeted to specific audiences Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with strong organisation and time management skills and being able to adapt to changing workload demands and organisational priorities Ability to work on own initiative with flexibility and adaptability as well as being an excellent team player and being capable of working collaboratively Interpersonal/communication skills, oral and written involving the production of reports and the ability to supervise, mentor and motivate others, focussing on achieving results and quality outcomes Ability to negotiate and influence skills to deliver desired outcomes Ability to work at senior levels within an organisation as well as with a range of professional and community members, sometimes in situations of tension and conflict Interpretation of local and national policies and legislation and ability to assess the local impact and ..... full job details .....