Band 7 Category Manager-Procurement
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustAlready thinking ahead to interview?
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Job summary
Main duties of the job
*Manage the procurement for designated category across all Trusts within the BSOL PC
*Identify projects and develop work plans and cost improvement programmes on an annual basis with regular reviews and updates throughout the year to deliver the agreed objectives and targets
*Lead on and manage complex procurement/tender exercises, including the creation of tender and contract documentation
*Provide specialist procurement knowledge across a broad spectrum of areas covered by the BSOL PC
*Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research
*Manage the introduction of alternative products and sources of supply to achieve high levels of rationalisation and/or standardisation and be a key influencer and participate in user consultation groups
*Engage, develop and maintain excellent relationships with departments and key stakeholders to maximise performance and efficiencies across the Trust(s)/ICB
*Manage compliance across your areas of responsibility with all legislation relating to procurement, NHS Procurement policies, Trust Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and departmental policies and procedures
What we can offer you!
*27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with long service)
*Opportunity to buy up to 5 more days Annual Leave each Financial Year
*Professional development opportunities
*Hybrid working model including 3 office/site days and 2 working from home days
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.