Category Officer - Service Care Solutions - Social Work : Job Details

Category OfficerDuration: Initially 5 monthsHours: 37 hours per week (hours flexible)Rate: £20 PAYE an hourLocation: Oxford (1 day a month in the office)Oxfordshire County Council are looking for a Category Officer to join their Children’s ServicesResponsibilities:

• Flexible working hours however core hours are expected to be covered
• Reporting to the Category Manager for Children’s Services, this role will undertake the full delivery of key procurement and contract management projects within the Corporate and Commercial category
• Including tender document preparation, tendering, contract monitoring and contract administration
• To act as a professional advisor on procurement and contract management
• Work with Commissioners and Service Leads across the council

Requirements:

• Experience in Children’s Services and Education essential
• MCIPS to Level 4
• Procurement Act 2023 Assessment completed
• Public Sector procurement knowledge and experience
• Significant procurement experience