Frameworks and Senior Category Officer

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Full time

Regular

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Paul Robinson

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

GRADES 8.

£37,563.00 - £40,444.00

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- Not Politically Restricted
- Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities