Excellence...it's within our grasp.

Croydon has for the last three years strengthened its overall procurement position, our challenges have been well documented and our track record is one of a good solid organisation. Many improvements have been made and much has been achieved - our base camp has been established at one of the highest levels, we are now gathering for our journey to the summit - the achievement of excellence.

Croydon has a population of about 400,000, spending over £340 million on supplies and services and employing more than 10,000 staff. Croydon is a complex borough with many of our communities facing problems common to Britain's most deprived areas. It has a diverse tapestry of demographics, presenting challenges across the social and economic spectrum. These dynamics demand world class procurement services.

The RoleS

2 x Category Managers
Our task is to search for two talented individuals who can demonstrate a proven track record, one to focus on Care and People Services and the other Environmental & Community Services.

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, innovative and strategic thinking individuals. You will be team players and have an eye for realising value, driving forward efficiencies and passionate about delivery, whilst have the ability to develop key stakeholder relationships.

You will have overall responsibilities of supporting and improving the procurement outcomes of your categories. The environment is one which is challenging and dynamic, your focus will be to develop best practice of sourcing strategies / policies, creating commercial awareness and most importantly developing relationships with diverse stakeholder for the best possible outcomes.

Procurement Officer
We are looking for a talented individual who can undertake procurement based project work, whilst also being responsible for delivering satisfactory outcomes from across the team's workstreams.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic forward thinking individual with the ability to communicate across a wide range of stakeholders and senior management teams. You will be a team player and have the drive to Identify and deliver innovative procurement solutions that provide savings and process efficiencies for the organisation.

You will have overall responsibilities for managing procurement projects, provide advice, support and tendering assistance to managers and contribute to cross cutting activities such as best practice, social care, environmental and sustainable procurement.

The Rewards

You can look forward to an attractive rewards package that includes a pension (final salary) scheme, up to 33 days annual leave, flexible working, annual ticket scheme, child care, health plans and discount schemes are all part of our Flagship scheme. Our organisation gives individuals good scope for continuous professional development. Click here for further information

The Process

We very much hope that you will want to join us and look forward to receiving your completed application.

The closing date for receipt of application is Monday 9TH November 2009.

The indicative timetable is:

• 1st Round Interviews: Tuesday November 10th 2009 to Tuesday November 20th 2009
• Assessment Centre:
  • Category Managers W/C 23rd November 2009
  • Procurement Officer W/C 23rd November 2009
• Final Interview:
  • Category Managers W/C 30th November 2009
  • Procurement Officer W/C 30th November 2009

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