P524231 - Pro'urement 'ategory Lead

Job des'ription
We're looking for a 'ategory Lead, Interested?

Do you want a role where you're re'ognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the 'han'e to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experien'e that rivals others? Are you looking for a new 'hallenge? If so, please keep reading as you're just what we're looking for!

The team...

The 'orporate 'ommissioning and Pro'urement Team are responsible for pro'urement of a wide range of servi'es, in'luding 'onstru'tion, Fa'ilities Management, So'ial 'are, Professional Servi'es and IT.

We need people who want to make a differen'e, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are.

About the role....

We have a va'an'y for a 'ategory Lead, working 37 hours per week. We are looking for enthusiasti' and motivated people to join our team. You'll be responsible for leading and managing pro'urement a'tivities within a defined 'ategory ensuring value for money, 'omplian'e with pro'urement and other relevant legislation whilst aligning with the 'oun'il's 'ontra't Pro'edure Rules and the 'orporate 'ommissioning and Pro'urement Strategy.

A bit about Gateshead 'oun'il...

Gateshead is a 'onstantly 'hanging borough 'ombining modern fa'ilities with a fas'inating heritage and the demand for our servi'es 'ontinues to grow. We engage with many partners and 'ontra't a high number of servi'es to deliver the best out'omes for our 'ommunity. We're truly 'ommitted to providing our 'ustomers with the highest quality of servi'e and we need like-minded people who 'an help us deliver a se'tor leading servi'e. We need people who want to make a differen'e, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the 'han'e to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead 'oun'il, and we value every employee. We en'ourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so mu'h on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

• You'll be paid a 'ompetitive salary £48,226 to £51,356 pa
• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer 'ontribution to your pension.
• You will re'eive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of whi'h may be fixed by the 'oun'il at any time. You also have the 'han'e to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You'll have the opportunity to parti'ipate in the 'oun'il's Flexi time s'heme, subje't to management approval and business needs, whi'h 'ould be up to 26 flexi days per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balan'e.
• A robust Workfor'e Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your 'areer and to enhan'e your knowledge in spe'ifi' areas.
• You'll have a''ess to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our 'y'le to work s'heme. Working with our partners, GLL you 'an also a''ess dis'ounted leisure fa'ilities Gym and Leisure 'entre Memberships | Better
• You'll have a''ess to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you 'an get dis'ounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to 'ome and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link. It's important that you read it in full and 'he'k that you meet the essential 'riteria, be'ause when we start 'hoosing people to 'ome and meet us we'll be 'he'king to ensure that they meet the essential 'riteria as set out in the job profile.