Join this leading healthcare procurement specialist in Birmingham as a Procurement Manager, focused on Indirect categories.
This is a pivotal role for a professional looking to make a tangible impact within an ethical, award-winning organisation dedicated to optimising value for both public and private healthcare providers.
As a Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of specialists to deliver end-to-end sourcing initiatives. You will take full accountability for your assigned portfolio, from initial market research and strategy development to contract management and launch.
What you'll be doing:
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Lead and develop your team, identifying development gaps and conducting effective career conversations to ensure high performance and motivation.
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Manage complex procurement projects in accordance with Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2023.
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Build and maintain senior-level relationships with suppliers to mitigate risk, anticipate market trends, and identify commercial opportunities.
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Develop in-depth knowledge of product categories to provide comparisons, market analysis, and strategic sourcing solutions that drive best value.
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Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive service improvements and savings.
What you need:
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Solutions-focused professional with a proactive mindset and a proven track record of delivery against targets.
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Experience in healthcare or public sector procurement, for example, delivering complex projects under PCR 2015.
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Proven experience in people management, with the ability to delegate, empower, and develop a team’s capability.
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Demonstrated experience in category management and the full sourcing lifecycle.
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Proficiency in e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office; CIPS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable.
Why you'll love this job:
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Hybrid working 2 days in the office / 3 days home
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Salary circa £55-60,000
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25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
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Holiday purchase scheme
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Healthcare cover
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Monthly wellbeing allowance
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Paid time off for volunteering
If you're looking for a role in a large, well-established team, in a thriving company that is supportive of your career development and progression, then apply today!
