Senior Category Manager & Account Executive
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Category Manager to work within the Procurement and Supplies Department of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
As a member of the Procurement and Supplies Senior Management Team, the role is responsible for leading the Clinical Category Team, including the development and delivery of the annual workplan and procurement strategies related to the team's portfolio of work.
Though the primary base will be County Hall, an agile approach to working is supported. Frequent travel may be required between Trust sites, and therefore the successful candidate will need to be located within a commutable distance to the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement, the post holder will provide leadership to a category management team within the Clinical category team and work as an Account Executive to deliver the procurement work plan with both Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates. This includes managing a portfolio of projects within one or more Procurement Categories to achieve the most economic supply arrangements while adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance.
Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring rigorous control of Procurement is maintained in compliance with current legislation by acting as a comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service.
* Supporting Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates in driving efficiency in clinical and non-clinical expenditure.
* Planning, developing, and implementing appropriate sourcing strategies for designated categories of the Trust's c£220m pa non-pay expenditure on products and services.
* Challenging and influencing the level of demand and the specification of demand from the supply market perspective.
* Engaging with stakeholders to identify improvements arising from supply market opportunities.
* Documenting and influencing Clinical Management Groups and other senior stakeholders to ensure effective buy-in to proposed category strategies.
* Establishing appropriate commercial arrangements to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
* Developing and managing key relationships.
* Providing expert strategic procurement advice to the CMG and relevant Executive Members.
* Coordinating category management for categories used across CMGs and Directorates.
* Ensuring compliance with current European legislation and providing appropriate advice in relation to Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Probity, and Stewardship.
Person Specification
Other requirements specific to the role
* Vehicle License Holder.
Experience
* Knowledge of supply chain theory.
* Experience of procurement/category management within the NHS.
* Experience of Demand Management techniques.
Communication and relationship skills
* Experience of customer relationship management within a large complex organisation.
Training and Qualifications
* Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or relevant senior procurement management experience.
* Masters or equivalent senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience.
* Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
* Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Code of Ethics.
Skills
* Proven ability to operate independently and think laterally.
* Advanced keyboard skills, including Microsoft.
* Industrious and versatile.
Planning and organisation skills
* Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines.
* Proven ability to plan effectively.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Other requirements specific to the role
* Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
* Ability to travel between sites.
* Flexible approach to work and availability to work outside normal hours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust c/o Leicestershire County Council
£62,215 to £72,293 a year (pro rata for part-time hours)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
358-6726016-COR-A
Job locations
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust c/o Leicestershire County Council
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