Category Analyst
Role Overview
Join Birmingham City Council's Strategic Category Management team to support strategic procurement outcomes.
Use data, market insight and stakeholder engagement to develop category strategies that improve spending impact and public-service outcomes.
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Category Analyst role
Join Birmingham City Council's Strategic Category Management team to support strategic procurement outcomes.
Use data, market insight and stakeholder engagement to develop category strategies that improve spending impact and public-service outcomes.
About the role
- Assist with category management and procurement strategies that respond to organisational priorities.
- Support procurement and tendering activity for contracts in line with governance and procurement best practice.
- Analyse supplier, market and spend data for category planning, contract performance and risk management.
- Provide internal stakeholders with guidance and support for sourcing decisions.
- Develop procurement guidance, toolkits and briefing materials.
- Support procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency, accessibility and decision-making.
- Maintain procurement records and documentation for governance, audit and assurance.
About you
- Experience supporting category management, procurement or commercial activities in a regulated or governance-led environment.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering, contract management and value-for-money principles.
- Strong analytical ability to interpret data and inform procurement decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using procurement systems and technology for delivery and reporting.
- Understanding of procurement governance, ethical procurement and commercial best practice.
- Willingness to work towards a Level 4 CIPS Diploma.
Why join
- Learning and development support, including professional procurement qualifications.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, annual leave, wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
Employment details
- Permanent role working 36.5 hours per week.
Pay
- Grade C pay range of £35,412 to £44,075, subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme.
Application notes
- An up-to-date CV must be uploaded with the application for shortlisting.
- A DBS check will be undertaken.
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