Procurement Category Specialist

Our objective is to get, grow and keep people and provide more internal opportunities for growth where colleagues can not only fit the immediate requirement but also have the drive, initiative and the right behaviours to contribute to the long-term future success of the organisation.

We have a fantastic opportunity for Procurement Category Specialist to join the Delivery & Advisory team. Within this opportunity you'll be developing good working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, quickly building rapport and seeking support from category leads, and other category specialist & managers as required. Core function will be providing end to end delivery of assigned procurement projects and or work streams. Working simultaneously and across multiple customer accounts in line with the latest public procurement regulations . We're offering up to £45,000 DOE, along with flexible hybrid working and 10% annual bonus. 

About the role: 

The role will report into the Category Lead - Delivery & Advisory, you'll be responsible for ensuring the most effective spend of public money across NHS PS portfolio. Utilising procurement systems and methodologies to support the delivery of procurement processes, also undertaking research and gain insights from procurement knowledge pool to identify best practice solutions to develop innovations that support the delivery of cost improvements and benefits to customers both internal/external. You'll get to work closely with members of the team and key stakeholders to assist and investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions.

You Will : 

• Understand the process for conducting opportunity assessment reviews and support the delivery of these through undertaking required actions such as data analysis.
• Responsible for external publication of completed tenders and internal correspondence to stakeholders and wider departments
• Negotiate on contractual issues within area of responsibility; communicate statutory financial and procurement regulations to non-procurement people.
• Identification and delivery of saving initiatives across areas of project responsibility. In case of any variance from plan or delivery targets, work with members of the team and key stakeholders to investigate the causes and contribute to the implementation of solutions.
• Ensure stakeholders satisfaction and provide support during the life of the contract when necessary and anticipate on procurement and contract renewal
• Prepare PCR 2015 tender and contract documents and manage the analysis of complex returns for high value contracts.
• Authorise new contracts and purchase orders within area of responsibility.
  

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstratable experience of assisting procurement projects or tactical sourcing activities (applicants will be considered with both public and private experience)
• Experience of developing positive, initiative-taking relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to negotiate with external and internal customers
  
• Good interpersonal and engagement skills with the ability to build rapport with all stakeholders
• End to end knowledge of best practice procurement processes
• Ability to draft well thought out Category Strategies using data and market intelligence
• Understanding of the added value of a professional procurement team
  

What we can offer you:  

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer: 

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave. 
• A Smarter Working Policy, empowering you to choose the location of how and where you work according to your daily activities. 
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.   
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6% 

• A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme. 
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life. 

An organisation with a passion… 

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it’s important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.   
  
We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.  

 For full details of the role, please see the attached role profile. 
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. 

Contact our Talent team at careers@property.nhs.uk to find out more.