Procurement Specialist for Health Category

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Shared Services Connected Ltd Full time
{"Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Buyer to join our Health Category team in [Shared Services Connected Ltd](https://example.com).

As a Category Buyer, you will be responsible for delivering a strategic procurement and commercial service for our Public Sector organisation client partners with an allocated portfolio of categories.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Act as first point of contact for collaborators of all levels, supporting and assisting in an efficient and timely manner to establish and build on existing relationships.

  • Deliver a strategic procurement and commercial service for our Public Sector organisation client partners with an allocated portfolio of categories.

  • Support the Category Managers with collecting, and analysing data to help predict forecasts and trends, handling and processing customer feedback.

  • Support the wider team with general administrative and tasks.

  • Future-proof contract decisions by conducting robust research and fact-based market intelligence to support the adoption of innovation, evaluation and supporting the evaluation and award process.

  • Support the end-to-end tender process, ensuring all parties are well advised.



Requirements:



  • Experience of working within a procurement setting.

  • Experience of handling a shared mailbox.

  • Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).

  • Data input/extract experience.

  • Collaborator management.

  • Project management.



Desirable:



  • CIPS or willingness to undertake.

  • Experience and/or knowledge of working with the NHS and/or Public Sector.

  • Knowledge of Procurement Contract Regulations 2015 and New Procurement Act 2023.

  • Knowledge/experience of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools.



About the Role:

This is a full-time, permanent role based in the UK, with the option to work from home and/or at our Salford office. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career progression.

If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional, please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Salford

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Rachel

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

Additional Information: Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improve performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements.

Company Information: [Shared Services Connected Ltd](https://example.com)

Equal Opportunities Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.



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