Frameworks And Senior Category Officer

Location: Hull and East Yorkshire

Frameworks And Senior Category Officer# External Careers## Frameworks And Senior Category Officer Apply:
HU1:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date: 10 November 2026 (11 days left to apply):
JR0001067
** Number of Vacancies:
** 1
* * Time Type:
** Full time
** Worker Type:
** Regular
* * Proposed Interview Date:
** Wednesday, November 18, 2026
** Hours of Work:
** 37
* * Hiring Manager:
** Paul Robinson
** Contact Number:
*** Job Description

Summary:

** This is a Full Time Permanent Position    Due to continued expansion, the Council’s Corporate Procurement Team are seeking to recruit a Frameworks and Senior Category Officer.
The role of the Team is to develop and embed efficient and effective procurement processes throughout the Council that will drive value for money. These processes are compliant with the Council’s Procurement Strategy, Vision and Values, and relevant UK Procurement Legislation including the Procurement Act 2023.
In addition to supporting the Category Manager in the ongoing development of procurement processes, our social value strategy and the production of training information and materials; this role will be the procurement lead for a range of tenders across the Council.
Why Join Us?

• Impact – you will be part of a dedicated team of procurement professionals working with colleagues across the Council ensuring their procurement needs are compliantly met and strategically delivered.  
• Collaboration – you will develop effective working relationships with a range of Council Teams ensuring their visions and values are met via effective procurement processes.  
• Innovation – you will champion innovative approaches to procurement including the marketing of major procurement exercises to ensure maximum supplier participation.  
• Leadership and Support– you will assist in supporting and developing our existing team members and members of other Teams and will contribute to the development of processes that will support all areas of the Council to understand and comply with relevant legislation and rules.
The successful candidate will:

• Have significant professional procurement experience, ideally gained from working in a public sector environment.  
• Have an excellent understanding of the application of Social Value measures in public sector procurement.  
• Drive continuous improvement throughout all procurement related activities.  
• Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key client service areas.  
• Support the production of high quality service specifications that will maximise Best Value potential and ensure compliance with appropriate rules and legislation.

About You:

• Qualified to CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or a relevant alternative qualification or qualified via significant public sector procurement experience.  
• Substantial procurement management experience which demonstrates the ability to initiate, plan, monitor, develop and implement service provision.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement principles, concepts and techniques, including project relationship and contract management.  
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of public sector procurement regulations including the Procurement Act 2023, the Social Value Act and Best Value.  
• A proven ability to establish professional, effective working relationships with a range of partners and colleagues.

What We Offer:

• The chance to make a real impact in a supportive, forward-thinking local authority.  
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• A collaborative, values-driven culture where your expertise is valued.  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role in our corporate procurement team, we would love to…