Category Officer OCC607673 Oxford
Job description
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Job details
Salary range: £37,261 to £40,478 per annum
Work location: County Hall, Oxford
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Interview date: TBC
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Procurement & Contract Management Team at Oxfordshire County Council in supporting the delivery of effective and consistent services and ensuring that products and services purchased from suppliers represent value for money for council taxpayers. Whilst the role is based in Oxford, candidates will be able to work remotely; travelling to the office when required to do so.
About the role
Reporting to the Category Manager for Professional 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. Experience of Professional Services and/or ICT procurement and contract management is desirable.
About you
The Category Officer will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their management experience and potential for future promotion by mentoring more junior members of the team and in managing the wider support services team through procurement projects. It is therefore essential that candidates can demonstrate significant Procurement experience, having achieved CIPS Level 4 already. They will have the option to study for Level 5 and Level 6 CIPS, via self-study should they wish to do so.
Rewards and benefits
It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology to support agile working. We offer some of the best learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.
We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steph Galliford at [email protected] or (07742) 505518.
Application Procedure
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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Our Organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Guaranteed interviews
As a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
We are open to discussions about flexible working.
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