Procurement Business Partner

7 months ago

Andover, United Kingdom Simplyhealth Full time

**About The Role**:
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Procurement Business Partner
- Permanent- Andover, Head Office- £57,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Flex bens pot + Pension + Healthplan + 36 days holiday + Hybrid working- Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a company that is striving to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK? At Simplyhealth, our health plans provide the opportunity to attend routine dental treatments, visit the optician, have complementary therapies (e.g. physio) and much more by providing financial support to those that really need it.
- But we’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing.
- As Procurement Business Partner, you’ll be responsible for the development, execution and ongoing evolution of the Category Strategy, covering an annualised expenditure of around £10m. Joining a small team, as well as being involved at a strategy level, we’re looking for someone who is also drive the day to day procurement activities for the area’s you’re partnered with. People and relationships are a large part of this role from building relationships with suppliers to help negotiations to building relationships with Senior Leadership and internal stakeholders in your category. Whilst we are an established business, this is a great opportunity to be able to take full responsibility of building a category strategy from the ground up.
- **Key responsibilities**- Responsible for the development, execution and evolution of the 12-36 month Category Strategy, ensuring its direct connection to the associated departmental strategies
- Responsible for leading all aspects of procurement activity through the execution of the Category Strategy, including leading all associated RFx and commercial negotiation and supporting the Legal team with contractual negotiation
- Act as first point of contact into all procurement related activities, providing expert guidance and advice on all associated activities and processes, including provide training when required regarding procurement practices, policy and process
- Responsible for the delivery of individual KPIs and associated savings targets, including using initiative to identify opportunities to create innovative commercial models
- Responsible for ensuring the compliant on-boarding and management of associated suppliers.
- Taking an active role in the supplier review process, identifying opportunity for incremental business value and supporting any required remedial action where suppliers are failing to meet their contractual / expected service levels
- Responsible for the development and management of senior internal and external stakeholder relationships, including providing commercial insight, guidance and advice - acting as a trusted partner and critical friend to departmental and functional leaders

**About You**:
***To be considered you must have**:
- A strong background in procurement and experience in both building and implementing specific procurement strategies and local plans for your areas
- A clear commercial focus and a proactive approach to procurement Experience in leading tenders and negotiations with established supply partners
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**Your Recruitment Journey**:
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- What’s in it for you
- Simplyhealth is more than just a workplace - it's a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating a positive impact. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
**Meaningful Work**: Every day, you'll have the opportunity to work on something that really matters - improving access to healthcare for everyone in the UK.**Innovation and Collaboration**: We encourage a culture of innovation and collaboration, where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged. Your ideas will be heard, and you'll have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking solutions.**Growth and Development**:We believe in investing in our colleagues growth and development. You'll have access to online resources, on-the-job training, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career.**Work / Life Balance**: Your wellbeing matters to us, we offer flexible working arrangements to ensure you can excel both personally and professionally.**Community Engagement**: Joining Simplyhealth means being part of a team that actively engages in community initiatives and volunteer work. You can use your 3 annual volunteering days to give back to those who need it most.We have a head office in Hampshire, but depending on your role, you’ll be able to enjoy our ‘smart working’ approach This means you can flex when and where you spend your time. For many of us this

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