Principal Procurement Category Manager (NHS SBS - Construction)
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Procurement can be simple, flexible, and efficient when you choose
to work with NHS Shared Business Services!
Every year the
construction and estates team offer support locally, regionally, or
nationally to thousands of clients across the NHS and wider public
sector. Our dedication extends throughout the life of our clients
procurement process with support at each stage tailored to their
needs. Acting as a trusted commercial 'go to' partner for our clients
at all levels, the frameworks are well established and widely used by
NHS and wider public sector clients, however there is always something
new on the horizon….
You will be the leader with vision in
the field, utilising your expert additional knowledge to work closely
with internal and external partners to ensure cohesive strategies in
the delivery of portfolio framework agreements. Supported by an
established and driven team, responsible for initiating and
coordinating research, the PCM will support the development of
strategic sourcing strategies.
With the ability to develop
and mentor others, this is a development opportunity, something we are
keen to promote! Although based within our Construction & Estates
area, you will have the opportunity to work within our other
categories too!
This position is predominantly home based,
with collaborative onsite meetings being held once per month but with
additional travel to supplier and client sites when required
(estimated at once per week/4 times per month).
What
you'll be doing:
- Working with other government agencies and social services to identify areas for product/service standardisation across health and government related service settings e.g. home care, schools, prisons, defence etc.
- Leading multiple programmes and developing collaborative relationship management regimes with NHS and public sector suppliers, ensuring maximum return on investment on commercial spend across the whole of the public sector.
- Reviewing and negotiating draft contracts for category area.
- Actively managing the marketplace through development of key strategies for supplier and contract management.
- Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.
- Developing, maintaining and leading professional relationships.
- Collaborating closely with colleagues to ensure compliance in the use of agreements.
What you’ll bring:
- Experience or knowledge of working within Public Sector
- Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCR2015)
- Background within construction with knowledge of NEC and JCT
- Degree educated/equivalent
- CIPS Level 4- 6 or working towards
- IT literate (experienced user of tools such as: Ariba/Jaggaer/Bravo/Atamis/Coupa) Advanced
It would be great if you had:
- Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions
- Knowledge of Healthcare Categories
If you are
interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are
exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear
from you!
Employment Type: Full-time,
Permanent
Location: Anywhere (UK)
Security Clearance Level:
DBS
Internal Recruiter: Kayleigh
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual
leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan,
private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible
benefits fund
Although this role is advertised as full-time,
we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible
working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work
flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be
possible.
Loved reading about this job and want to
know more about us?
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS
SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to
deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with
Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software
development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and
suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members
of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital,
procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in
England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge
technologies and our teams’ expertise, in-depth understanding of the
NHS, and commitment to service excellence.
We share common
values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are
committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered
to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and
individual level.
Would you like to join us on our journey?
Principal Procurement Category Manager (NHS SBS - Construction)
Sopra Steria UK
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