Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
As part of the Procurement and Supply Team, we serve multiple sites within our Integrated Care System (ICS). This is an ideal opportunity to join us and make a real difference for the continued improvement of high-quality patient care for the communities that we serve. This is an important and instrumental role in supporting the delivery of value for money through proactive contract management and robust stakeholder management. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager and provide strategic leadership and legal counsel to our Supply Chain and Procurement service based principally at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, though providing service to all sites. Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunities and achieving value for money. The Category Manager will work with the Head of Procurement in the creation, development, and delivery of the Directorates savings schemes. Responsible for ensuring the best value for money is achieved from clinically acceptable products. Key Duties: Ensure that the Trust carries out secure and compliant procurement processes to obtain best value for money in the procurement of all goods and services. Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies from Trust non-pay spend. Lead OJEU and non-OJEU tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories. Contribute to the production of the annual sourcing work plan to meet key strategic objectives. Monitor contracts to ensure contract governance is in place. Provide expert strategic procurement advice to stakeholders. Develop robust category strategies. Person Specification
Qualifications
Holds a professional procurement qualification or has relevant demonstrable senior procurement management experience. Good standard of General Education. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development. C.I.P.S. or studying towards. Project management. Negotiation training. Experience
Demonstrate your procurement/category management within a large organisation. Explain how you have led, trained, and developed your team. Descriptive analysis of how you would interpret and communicate complex data. Demonstrable experience of carrying out high-value procurements. Skills and Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management, Contract processes, and Contract Law. Understanding of customer requirements in the healthcare industry. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to communicate effectively across all professions within the Trust. Personal Qualities
Professional approach to work, adhering to ethical codes of conduct. Proven ability to operate/think laterally and work on own initiative. Articulate with developed interpersonal communication skills. Results driven with a willingness to change and implement new ideas. Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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As part of the Procurement and Supply Team, we serve multiple sites within our Integrated Care System (ICS). This is an ideal opportunity to join us and make a real difference for the continued improvement of high-quality patient care for the communities that we serve. This is an important and instrumental role in supporting the delivery of value for money through proactive contract management and robust stakeholder management. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Procurement or Senior Category Manager and provide strategic leadership and legal counsel to our Supply Chain and Procurement service based principally at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, though providing service to all sites. Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunities and achieving value for money. The Category Manager will work with the Head of Procurement in the creation, development, and delivery of the Directorates savings schemes. Responsible for ensuring the best value for money is achieved from clinically acceptable products. Key Duties: Ensure that the Trust carries out secure and compliant procurement processes to obtain best value for money in the procurement of all goods and services. Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies from Trust non-pay spend. Lead OJEU and non-OJEU tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories. Contribute to the production of the annual sourcing work plan to meet key strategic objectives. Monitor contracts to ensure contract governance is in place. Provide expert strategic procurement advice to stakeholders. Develop robust category strategies. Person Specification
Qualifications
Holds a professional procurement qualification or has relevant demonstrable senior procurement management experience. Good standard of General Education. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development. C.I.P.S. or studying towards. Project management. Negotiation training. Experience
Demonstrate your procurement/category management within a large organisation. Explain how you have led, trained, and developed your team. Descriptive analysis of how you would interpret and communicate complex data. Demonstrable experience of carrying out high-value procurements. Skills and Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain Management, Contract processes, and Contract Law. Understanding of customer requirements in the healthcare industry. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to communicate effectively across all professions within the Trust. Personal Qualities
Professional approach to work, adhering to ethical codes of conduct. Proven ability to operate/think laterally and work on own initiative. Articulate with developed interpersonal communication skills. Results driven with a willingness to change and implement new ideas. Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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