Local government organisation require a (Place) Category Manager. Applicants need deep understanding of Procurement Act 2023, ability to lead a small team and ideally exposure to Place Category and associated forms of contracting - NEC, JCT, etc. The Category Manager will be responsible for leading procurement activity across the Place Category (building and refurbishment projects, FM estates, minor and major works, repair and maintenance of infrastructure, roads and pavement etc.), managing a team of 2 and providing an effective procurement service to stakeholders in Property and Assets. This is an exciting hands-on procurement role which has a mix of doing (tendering, procurement projects, contract negotiation and renewals), and supporting the development of category strategies. Value of procurement projects could be from 100ks to 20m. Specific duties of the Category Manager include:Management and development of a team of 2 - Procurement Manager and Procurement SupportBe a subject matter expert in regards to Procurement Act 2023 and knowledge share with stakeholders and colleaguesSelect appropriate form of contracting for construction, works and refurbishment projects - NEC, JCT, DandB, fixed price, cost target etc.,Running cradle-to-grave tender exercises from scoping with stakeholders, RFI, RFQ to awardPost-signature supplier relationship management and supplier development Category Manager applicants should meet the following criteria:Procurement experience within the ..... full job details .....