Band C (£26,824 – £29,540 per annum)
Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity – 12 Months
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our award‑winning Corporate Procurement Service as an Assistant Category Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of procurement activities at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
As Assistant Category Manager, you’ll support Category Managers and Strategic Procurement Business Partners in delivering specialist procurement services across the Council. You’ll gain experience in all stages of the procurement cycle, including:
- Market research and supplier engagement
- Request for Quote processes
- Tendering exercises and contract management
- Procurement compliance and governance
- Data analysis and reporting
- Supporting stakeholders to achieve value for money and social value outcomes
We’ll manage your own procurement activities while providing support and guidance from experienced colleagues, allowing you to build your commercial, procurement and project management skills.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has strong numerical and analytical skills
- Can interpret information and present findings clearly
- Is organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Has experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
In return, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee benefits and wellbeing support
- Learning and development opportunities
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
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