Category Procurement Specialist
3 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. As a Category Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and implementing procurement strategies that drive cost savings, improve patient care, and enhance the overall performance of our organization.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated spend categories, ensuring alignment with the Trust's procurement strategy and objectives.
- Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations and Trust policies.
- Provide regular reports to the Senior Procurement team on non-pay savings progress against agreed work plan targets.
- Support the development of a positive Procurement brand and identity, ensuring the corporate Procurement function is valued and the first stop for all commercial activity.
- Ensure all procurement activity is conducted in line with the procurement strategy, Trust and Livewell Southwest SFIs, SOs, and UK law.
- Develop and deploy sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, drive out waste, and improve patient care, including the introduction of new technology, managed services, product and supplier standardization, and rationalization.
- Support the implementation of regional-wide projects that fall within designated categories, including the Scan for Safety (GS1) program and the Lord Carter review.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and develop collaborative opportunities within areas of responsibility.
- Develop and implement collaborative work plans through the identification of local opportunities with broader strategic potential.
- Demonstrable procurement experience, including the ability to produce tenders, quotations, tender evaluations, and drafting contracts.
- Understanding of the commercial mechanics of procurement in large clinical settings or proven transferable knowledge from the private sector.
- Ability to work strategically and effectively within the local and national environment.
- Demonstrable experience working with a multifaceted team to lead and deliver a successful procurement project.
- Up-to-date knowledge of European and UK legislation on public procurement regulations.
- Degree in a related field or demonstrable relevant experience.
- Studying towards or commitment to obtain a Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Professional qualification or relevant equivalent qualification.
- Current membership or commitment to join CIPS.
- Professional Diploma in Procurement & Supply.
- Proven excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity, and effectiveness at all levels.
- High level of attention to detail/accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize workload, instruct, and direct others.
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