Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Surrey, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time £48,270 - £54,931

Job Title: Category Manager

Job Summary:

Venn Group is seeking a commercially-minded and strategic procurement professional to join their team as a Category Manager. This is a key driver of value for the NHS and wider public sector through delivering projects, frameworks, and calling off procurements for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enhance procurement services and explore new commercial opportunities to drive value for the NHS and public sector.
  • Maintain client relationships through high-quality service and build effective relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Ensure value-for-money sourcing solutions and monitor contracts to secure cash and efficiency savings.
  • Support sourcing, procurement, and contract management projects to improve patient outcomes.
  • Track savings and quality improvements, and use tools for project management, contract management, spend analysis, and benefits tracking.
  • Report data with presentations, charts, and pivot tables to inform business decisions.
  • Manage complex procurement activities from planning to contract award, and produce and upload tender documents.
  • Develop contract renewal workplans and coordinate contract compliance across member Trusts.
  • Ensure consistency and transparency in projects and evaluations, and update and share knowledge with colleagues.
  • Travel to maintain stakeholder contact and conduct market research to support strategic sourcing.
  • Analyze procurement projects and budget impacts for Trusts.

Requirements:

  • CIPS qualified, studying, or equivalent experience.
  • Degree, or equivalent qualifications/experience.
  • Functional procurement experience with best practice in category management.
  • Relevant Category Services procurement experience with a history of successful delivery.
  • NHS/Public Sector experience with knowledge of UK and EU procurement legislation.

What We're Looking For:

  • A contract management and procurement project expert who is passionate about improving services and securing value for money.
  • A team player who thrives in complex environments, pays attention to detail, and can work independently under tight deadlines.
  • A strong communicator who builds relationships with customer organizations and promotes services and initiatives.
  • A skilled analyst who can analyze large data sets with accuracy and use IT skills to inform business decisions.


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