Category Manager - HR & Professional Services

Main area
Category Manager - HR & Professional Services
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
200-NN-5966694-A&C-Z
Employer
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Town
London
Salary
£58,698 - £65,095 per annum incl HCAS (Inner)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2024 23:59
Category Manager - HR & Professional ServicesBand 8aJob overview This is a great time to join our expanding procurement team in a time of innovation and change. A vacancy has arisen for a Category Manager within the HR and Professional Services Category, to collaboratively manage non-pay expenditure, and to assist in the development of sourcing strategies to deliver value-for-money and improved services for our patients.
The team is committed to working constructively and collaboratively with our suppliers in developing value adding opportunities, and harnessing the potential for our supply chain to support the Trust in delivering better care to our patients and in improving operational performance and efficiency. Main duties of the job As the Category Manager, you will provide a proactive category management and procurement service to the 4 Trusts across South West London, covering strategic advice and operational matters, operating as a recognised, trusted and influential business partner and ensuring that the service is efficient, cost effective and responsive to the changing needs of South West London and wider NHS. This role also involves you delivering demonstrable cash releasing savings annually as part of the services’ cost improvement programmes and meeting key performance and efficiency targets. Working for our organisation St George’s Hospital is one of four major trauma centres for London, and home to hyper acute stroke and heart attack centres. We operate one of London’s four helipads, which means that we treat some of the most unwell and severely injured patients from across the south of England. We are one of London’s largest children’s hospitals, with one of only four paediatric trauma units in London. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease find attached the detailed information within the job description and person specification for review.Person specificationQualification & EducationMembership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS Level 6MCIPS, or NVQ Level 4Evidence of continuous professional developmentExperienceMinimum of (3) three years’ multi-commodity and services procurement experience. Minimum of (3) three years as recognised negotiator, (2) two years of which must be as lead. Minimum of (3) three years of corporate contracting and management of commercial affairs. Experienced in producing and understanding business plans, reports, contracts and service level agreements. Experience of working in a customer focused environment. Advanced complex negotiation and contracting experience and demonstrable record of high achievement against set targetsPersonality RequirementsCommitted to increasing the profile of Procurement within the Services. Committed to business service provision. Dedicated, assertive, persuasive and ethical. Self starter demonstrating leadership qualities. Self-confident and motivated. Ability to operate and guide in high pressure environment.Knowledge and SkillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong persuasion and influencing skills. Ability to lead and implement change in a challenging environment. Vendor management & development skills. Knowledge of Procurement I.T. Systems and Excel. Excellent negotiation skills. Thorough understanding of commercial issues and purchasing techniques including the rules and policies governing public sector procurement. Knowledge of Commercial and Contract Law. Ability to manage and coordinate large and complex projects involving multiple personnel from different organisations. Ability to analyse and evaluate data and make recommendations on the best value options for procurement and supply. Ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service levelWe expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:- The machine readable zone- An ultra violet image- An infra red imageAs part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.Employer certification / accreditation badges
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