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Category Specialist
Salary - £36,922 - £38,890 per annum
37 hours per week – Permanent (Monday – Friday)
About the Role
The Council is undergoing a significant period of change so you will be joining us at a time when Procurement is very much in the spotlight. Working within a supportive team of like-minded individuals, you will be empowered to work with Services to develop and deliver innovative commercial solutions that ensure the delivery of high quality, value for money services on behalf of the citizens of Warwickshire.
Key Requirements
Whether you are currently working in the public or the private sector, you will already be starting to build an impressive track record in procurement related activities. With, or working towards graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, your key strength will be the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with the Services you support but in addition you will need to be highly motivated, committed and ambitious with a flair for spotting opportunities and exerting influence in order to deliver those opportunities.
For further information please see the Job Description & Person Specification.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion or further information about the role please contact Mark Baker, Procurement Manager on 01926 736143 or email markbaker@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 4th November 2020
Interview date: TBC
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Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce and would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, disabled people and people from the LGBT+ Community.