Procurement Category Manager

Procurement Category Manager
Reference number: 81695
Venn Group is currently working on an exciting opportunity with an NHS Organisation in Central London, seeking a commercially minded, dynamic and strategic procurement professional to join their team on Temp-to-Perm contract as the new Non-Clinical Category Lead.
Previous NHS experience is not essential for this role.
Job Title:
Procurement Category Manager
Rate:
Competitive
Directorate:
Procurement
Start Date:
ASAP
Duration:
3 months initially
Shift Pattern:
Full time, Hybrid (3 Days in the office / week)
Location:
London
Key Duties:
Develop and implement the category and procurement strategy for the Non-Clinical categories (IT, Estates, HR, and Professional Services) across Member Trusts
The lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories and contribute significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key markets
Organise and develop market engagement and drive deeper understanding of member trust requirements and their conversion into viable commercial options
The creation of category knowledge and embed this within wider team, liaising with the wider team frequently to ensure there is “one voice”
Undertake a large range of procurement projects (tendering) to achieve value added and cash releasing savings from service efficiencies (benefits) to the Member Trusts as well as service development to improve partnership profile and scope
Specialist and professional procurement advice to other Member Trust staff, procurement team members, directors and senior management of the Member Trusts
Identify opportunities within the Member Trusts and wider healthcare community for 'cross Trust’ collaborative procurements/ category management, and to build key relationships and forums to allow for this
Support and assist with the development and implementation of robust procurement procedures in line with best procurement practice
Ensure procurement compliance across all Member Trusts with UK procurement law and Member Trusts Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders in any procurement activity undertaken
For contributing to a wide range of external relationships, notably other NHS trusts, NHS Supply Chain, CCS, suppliers, consultants and Member Trust advisors
Have responsibility for providing support to Member Trusts divisions or departments on allocated category areas of procurement activity
Provide facilitative leadership within all areas of responsibility
Deliver value for money across all spheres of activity
Undertake additional tasks allocated by senior management
The successful candidate will:
Possess extensive knowledge of UK procurement law, have demonstrable Procurement experience across large scale, complex procurements
Bring a commercial and analytical mindset, with a focus on cost efficiencies, value add, and cash releasing savings
Be a strategic thinker with good analytical skills
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective partnership working, and demonstrable experience of negotiating and letting contracts from simple through to complex
Be an agile and dynamic team worker with the ability “hit the ground running” and contribute quickly and effectively at a senior level
Either through experience or research, understand the current drivers for change within the NHS
If you are interested in learning more about this vacancy, please contact Henry Simpson or Natasha Nicholls on 020 ##### ##### or email your CV to #####
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and welcomes applications from all candidates.