Position: Category Officer

Grade & Salary: Grade 10/11 (Dependent on Qualifications)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - Office in Oxford 1 day per month, with additional in-person meetings as needed

About Us

Our client is an innovative public sector organisation dedicated to delivering outstanding value through a unified Procurement and Contract Management hub. The hub focuses on professionalising procurement processes, reducing fragmentation, and ensuring a consistent approach across all departments.

Role Overview

As a Category Officer for Children Services, you will support the Procurement and Contract Management team in ensuring products and services purchased represent value for money. The role involves collaborating with Category Managers and fellow Category Officers to deliver agreed procurement and contract management activities. You'll be responsible for resource management, ensuring performance objectives are met, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Category Managers to deliver agreed procurement and contract management activities within the Children Services category.

Manage contract relationships with key suppliers, ensuring quality and consistency.

Flex and prioritise resources to meet changing demands and achieve performance targets.

Implement care plans and contribute to the delivery of the national strategy for children's services.

About You

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent, or willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment.

Experience in procurement and contract management in the public sector, with proven impact throughout the procurement cycle.

Experience managing contracts within the social care market, particularly in children and education.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary and up to 32 days of annual leave.

Flexible working arrangements and hybrid work setup.

Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions up to 20%.

Staff discount scheme for retailers, travel, leisure, and more.

Opportunities for professional development, including coaching, workshops, and mentoring.

Various family-friendly schemes, including support for carers, maternity/paternity benefits, and tax-saving childcare voucher schemes.

Relocation expenses up to £8,000 for eligible new starters.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the online application form, detailing how you meet the job role and selection criteria. You can attach a cover letter and/or CV to support your application. If you encounter any issues during the application process, contact the Recruitment Team using the online enquiry form.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our client values a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds. They are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

Guaranteed Interviews

As a Disability Confident Employer, our client guarantees interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. They also offer guaranteed interviews to care leavers who meet the essential criteria and are committed to supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life.

If this opportunity excites you, send your application to support@myn.co.uk.