Category Manager (INTERNAL ONLY)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
06/10/2026
Advert End Date:
16/10/2026 12:00
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
Town Hall, South Shields
Further Information
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
This post is restricted to current employees of the Council
Category Manager
(Town Hall, South Shields)
£49,817 pa
You will provide a professional service for the strategic procurement of a portfolio of higher value and/or higher risk products (goods, services, works) which meets the needs of the business area and progressively achieves efficiency savings and cost savings for the Council.
You will work closely with all stakeholders on categories to control expenditure through the adoption of a Strategic Category Management approach to the procurement process. You will utilise best practice Category Management processes and procedures providing knowledge, experience and guidance to Category Officers.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Peter Lawton, Head of Procurement on (0191) 424 7712.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, Friday 16 October 2026.