The Opportunity: Procurement Manager (Sourcing Manager internally) At HealthTrust Europe (HTE), we are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Medical & Surgical team, where you can make a difference within your role, take pride in your work and be part of a team that is taking the company into a new and exciting era. As a Procurement Manager, you will be working on a private sector portfolio, supporting a leading healthcare organisation. Specifically, you be working on categories ranging from, but not limited to Endoscopy, Orthopaedics and Spinal. You will be responsible for leading national agreements, ensuring best in class industry pricing and contract terms and conditions. Who are we? Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, we offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public (NHS) and private healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services to identify cost saving opportunities. As part of the HCA Healthcare Group, in March 2023, we were named in Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th time DUTIES (included, but not limited to): Category Knowledge • Understand or demonstrate an aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products/services • Understand or demonstrate an ability to learn in-depth aspects of categories, which includes: Product features and benefits o Product comparisons between supplier offerings and impact on healthcare providers in driving value through conversion opportunities o Interpretation and use of market information provided by HealthTrust Europe Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team o Future product pipeline and impact on market Supplier Knowledge Develop and use knowledge about suppliers to build strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction. o Discuss future product pipelines with suppliers o Review current or future technology o Investigate new supplier entrants to market o Understand future product pipeline and impact on market. Sourcing Process • Demonstrate a thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, Contract Negotiations, and contract launch • Undertake a pre- assessment of award scenarios and utilises outputs to inform sourcing strategies for assigned categories • Undertake end to end sourcing initiatives in line with the organisation’s sourcing practices • Present category strategies and final awards to internal stakeholders for review and discussion, prior to being validated by members. Supplier and Customer Relationship Management • Oversee the supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and reviews new products/technologies/services as they arise in assigned categories. • Build strong relationships with senior level supplier contacts. • Identify key customer relationships to be established, to support the growth of the assigned portfolio • Build and nurture effective customer Line Management • Recognise and support any development gaps individuals may have • Create time to conduct effective PDRs and career conversations to ensure their team is motivated and have the right capability to conduct the activity required of them in their role • Demonstrate and displays HTE's Values statements and encourages values led behavior across their team. • Meet financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plan. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential • 4 years procurement experience with a proven track record of delivery against targets • Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience • Experienced negotiator • Supplier relationship management and project management experience • Accomplished user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Access, Outlook Desirable • Understanding of EU Directives • Understanding of Group Purchasing Organisations • Member or training to be a member of the Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply, and works in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethics Why work for us? At HealthTrust Europe we offer core benefits such as: • Pension • Life assurance • Critical illness cover • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays • Hybrid working (2 days from home a week) Employees can access the following voluntary benefits and more, which are available at set times during the year: • Cycle Scheme • Private healthcare • Gymflex • Technology at home • Private GP consultations • Purchase up to 10 days annual leave We’re looking for commercially astute, pro-active individuals to join our team. If you’re up for the challenge then apply today.