Assistant Category Manager
| Company: | Stoke on Trent City Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,563 to £40,444 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Stoke on Trent, ST4 1HH |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 3 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Directorate: Resources
Section: Procurement & Commercial;
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 9
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to internal and external applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
The Role:
We are inviting internal applications for an Assistant Category Manager opportunity within Procurement & Commercial Services. The role will support the delivery of effective category management, sourcing and procurement activity across the Council, working closely with Category Managers and service areas to help deliver value for money, commercial improvement and positive outcomes.
This is an excellent development opportunity for colleagues looking to broaden their procurement experience, take on greater responsibility and build their commercial and category management capability. Applications are welcomed from colleagues with relevant procurement, commercial or transferable experience who are keen to develop within the profession.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager John Bellamy, John.Bellamy@stoke.gov.uk
Key Responsibilities:
Support sourcing and procurement activity
Assist with quotations and tender exercises
Undertake spend and market analysis
Support contract and supplier management
Maintain accurate procurement records and systems
Work with services to identify commercial improvements
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