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Birmingham City Council,
Category Analyst
Permanent
Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
About The Role
Use insight and strategy to deliver better procurement outcomes
Are you analytical, commercially minded and looking to build a career in strategic procurement? Birmingham City Council is recruiting three Category Analysts to join our newly established Strategic Category Management team.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape procurement strategies that deliver value for money, strengthen supplier relationships and support better public services. Working alongside experienced procurement professionals, you'll use data, market insight and stakeholder engagement to develop category strategies that maximise the impact of the Council's spending and improve outcomes for Birmingham's residents.
As a Category Analyst, you'll support the development of evidence-based procurement strategies by:
- Assisting in the development and delivery of category management and procurement strategies that respond to organisational priorities.
- Supporting procurement and tendering activity for a range of contracts, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and procurement best practice.
- Collecting and analysing supplier, market and spend data to support category planning, contract performance and risk management.
- Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, providing guidance and supporting sourcing decisions.
- Developing guidance, toolkits and briefing materials that promote consistent procurement and category management practices.
- Supporting the effective use of procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency, accessibility and decision-making.
- Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation to support governance, audit and assurance requirements.
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About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a collaborative approach to delivering commercial solutions. You'll bring:
- Experience supporting category management, procurement or commercial activities within a regulated or governance-led environment.
- Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering and contract management, with an understanding of value for money principles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and use insight to support procurement decisions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build productive working relationships.
- Experience using procurement systems and technology to support procurement delivery and reporting.
- An understanding of procurement governance, ethical procurement and commercial best practice.
- A commitment to continuous professional development, with a willingness to work towards a Level 4 CIPS Diploma.
Why Join Us?
At Birmingham City Council, you'll join a forward-thinking Commercial and Procurement Service that is transforming how procurement delivers value across one of the UK's largest local authorities. In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions that improve services for Birmingham's residents and communities.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment where you'll develop expertise in category management and commercial strategy.
- Ongoing learning and development, including support towards professional procurement qualifications.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
- A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
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A rewarding career where you'll help deliver innovative, ethical and value-driven procurement that makes a lasting difference to the city.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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