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Job details Job reference REQ14473 Date posted 04/07/2023 Application closing date 30/07/2023 Location Civic Office/Hybrid Salary Grade 8/9, \xc2\xa329,447 - \xc2\xa339,513 (Pay award pending) Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Procurement Attachments

Assistant Category Manager Job description

Based at: Civic Offices/Home Working

Salary details: Grade 8/9 \xc2\xa329,447 - \xc2\xa339,513 (Pay award pending) Development Role

Contract Type: Full-time, 37 Hours Per Week, Permanent

Closing date: 30th July 2023

There\xe2\x80\x99s never been a more exciting time to join City of Doncaster Council.

We are passionate about Doncaster - it\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about \xe2\x80\x93 Doncaster is the UK\xe2\x80\x99s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don\xe2\x80\x99t just take our word for it \xe2\x80\x93 anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

These are exciting times for Doncaster, with our Borough Strategy priorities to make Doncaster an attractive and secure place to live with support for our most vulnerable residents to enable people to enjoy life with their families and communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join the Procurement Team at the Council as an Assistant Category Manager.

Supporting the Senior Category Manager, you will be key to delivering commercial and customer focused procurement services across the Council. You will enthusiastically and professionally deliver best practice procurement and ensure compliance across various category areas.

This is an exciting time at Doncaster Council and for the Procurement Team and you could be part of the great changes that are happening across the Borough.

We are a very flexible employer who offer great benefits, support and training opportunities. This is a great opportunity for career progression.

What are we looking for?

Developed influencing and communication skills across a wide range of stakeholders

A motivated professional who seeks out opportunities to develop better practices and deliver value for money

Can build effective relationships with stakeholders and deliver professional advice and delivery

Utilise their procurement and project management skillset to deliver best practice and compliant contracting for the Council

A self-starter who can manage workloads and prioritise when necessary ensuring high service standards

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our page to find out more.

We welcome further discussions on roles so for further discussion on this opportunity please contact Andrea Gater Senior Category Manager

Shortlisting w/c 31st July 2023

Interviews w/c 7th August 2023

This post operates under a Career Grade/Grading Assessment Scheme, with starting salary and progression through the grades being linked to experience, qualifications and level of work being undertaken.

We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. To find out more about Doncaster Council, please visit

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