Category Manager – Band 7
Duration: Permeant
Location: Nottinghamshire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, flexibility if needed, 37.5 hours
Salary: £41,659 - £47,672 (Dependant on experience)
Hybrid: 2 Days in office, 3 days working from home.
A job opening has arisen as a Category Manager working within the NHS in Nottingham. The ideal candidate would have previous experience in both procurement and working within the public sector. Previous work within the NHS is desirable but not essential.
Below are a few key responsibilities of the role:
Running complex OJEU procurements, managing multiple senior stakeholders and reporting and presenting as required via Prince 2 methodology in both written and verbal formats.
Implementing a category management strategy, delivering effective procurement and supporting the management of key supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service and quality.
Leading large procurement activities, delivering savings and other optimal outcomes of a tactical (cost reduction) and strategic nature in a challenging healthcare environment. Accordingly you will be able to demonstrate change management and stakeholder management skills across decentralized business units.
Lead the development of compliant on-line catalogues within Procurement. Implement and action a plan to rationalise the current range of products available through on-line catalogues and manage the ongoing maintenance of this information.
Seeking out and engaging appropriate internal and external stakeholders at Senior Manager Level to provide the information and insight to support the development of the strategic options within categories.
The successful candidate will have:
• MCIPS or CIPS qualified (working towards MCIPS)
• A strong background of working with the public contract regulations
• The ability to work at a senior level, gaining credibility with key stakeholders
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise appropriately
To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Michael McClure or Tom Brown on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email Mmcclure@venngroup.com
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