Job summary
We're looking for pro-active, self-motivated and ambitious Assistant Category Managers to join our growing award-winning team based at offices in Regent Court- Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Working within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, you will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for, which includes;
* University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
* Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
* The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
* Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
* Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
* Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts
In this role you will interface with various stakeholders at all Trusts within the BSOL PC team. You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts, ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust standing financial instructions.
You will effectively provide support to the Category Manager who will manage the internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of saving targets and work-plans.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
The successful candidate will;
* Support with the procurement for all Trusts within the BSOL PC to ensure compliance and value for money.
* Assist with identifying projects in need of procurement support and/or contractual requirements and work with the relevant Category Managers and department(s) to successfully implement changes.
* Assist with the development of the annual Procurement workplan and ensure this is updated regularly.
* Assist the Category Manager in face-to-face or virtual contract meetings, providing well-prepared analysis of all relevant factors.
* Assist in identifying key risk areas and ensure that these are reported to Category Managers.
* Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research.
* Raise the profile of the service and ensure appropriate user involvement in the procurement of goods and service.
You will be expected to build and maintain professional relationships, implement change and enable the Procurement department to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders.
You shall form part of a team spanning multiple categories where you shall work collaboratively to utilise initiative and share knowledge that feeds into the ICB/Trust/Department strategy.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Good Standard of General Education with GCSE English and Maths both of grade 4 / C or above
Desirable
* Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Graduate Diploma or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
* Experience of manipulating highly complex data
* Experience of using databases and analytics tools
* Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
* Experience of working in a pressurised environment
* Working within a team
* Working within a results driven environment
Desirable
* Experience in a Procurement team
* Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures
* Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
* Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
* Experience of working within the NHS or Public Sector
* Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply
* Sound knowledge of contract management
* Project management experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
Communication/Relationship Skills:
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at various levels
* Customer orientated
* Good written & verbal communication skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills:
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
* Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format
* Excellent presentation skills
* Attention to detail
Planning & Organisational Skills:
* Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
* Excellent prioritisation and organisation skills
* Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
* Team player with the ability to contribute effectively
IT Skills:
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
* High level of personal professionalism
* Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
* Pro-active can-do attitude
* Committed to delivering positive outcomes
* Enthusiastic
* Self- Motivated
* Team player
* Excellent communication skills
* Flexible approach to working times and location
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust
Desirable
* Can use own initiative to develop new ways of working/offer solutions
* Commercial awareness
* Ability to influence others using persuasion and negotiation techniques.
* An understanding of category management
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