Category Officer Oxfordshire Contract minimum 6 months£20.98 per hour Umbrella (approx. £41,000.00 per annum)Full timeJob Description: Procurement/Category Officer Children s Services Location: Hybrid (1 day per month in County Hall, Oxford; additional day quarterly) Hours: Flexible, with core hours between 8am 6pm, Monday FridayOverview: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join the Children s Services procurement team. Reporting to the Category Manager for Children s Services, you will play a key role in delivering procurement and contract management projects, including tender preparation, contract monitoring, and procurement compliance. This role is ideal for someone at an assistant level looking to progress into an officer role, with significant experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Children s Services.Key Responsibilities: Respond swiftly to procurement requests, managing a busy inbox and handling RFQs.Confidently moderate procurement processes, ensuring compliance through to contract award.Undertake contract extensions and variations in line with Local Authority governance.Finalize the opening round of frameworks, moderate submissions, issue letters, conduct due diligence, and ensure timely contract signing. Essential Skills and Experience: Significant experience in public sector procurement, particularly in Children s Services categories.Experience with end-to-end procurement processes, with minimal supervision.Profi