Job Description
The Opportunity: Procurement Manager (Sourcing Manager internally)n nAt HealthTrust Europe (HTE), we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our thriving organisation in our Indirects team. At HTE 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.nnWho are we?n nWe offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public and private healthcare and non-healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services to identify cost saving opportunities and best value.nnDUTIES (included, but not limited to):n nCategory KnowledgennUnderstand or demonstrate an aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and within their team and how end-users interface with the products/services nUnderstand or demonstrate an ability to learn in-depth aspects of categories, which includes:nnProduct comparisons between supplier offerings and impact on providers in deriving value through procurement opportunitiesnInterpretation and use of market information provided by HealthTrust Europe Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team to drive commercial and technical opportunities.nFuture product pipeline and impact on marketnProduct features and benefitsnnSupplier KnowledgenDevelop and use knowledge about suppliers to build strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction.nnDiscuss future product pipelines with suppliersnReview current or future opportunitiesnInvestigate new supplier entrants to marketnMarket analysis – Understand future product pipeline and impact on market.nUnderstand supplier offerings and USPs. nSourcing ProcessnnDemonstrate a thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid drafting and preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, bid evaluation, contract Negotiations, contract management and contract launchnUndertake a pre-market assessment of award scenarios and utilise outputs to inform sourcing strategies for assigned categoriesnUndertake end to end sourcing initiatives in line with the organisation’s sourcing practicesnPresent category strategies and final awards to internal and/or external stakeholders for review and discussionnnSupplier and Customer Relationship ManagementnnManage the supplier relationship during the sourcing process nParticipate in supplier business reviews and reviews new products/technologies/services as they arise in assigned categoriesnBuild strong relationships with senior level supplier contacts nIdentify key customer relationships to be established, to support the growth of the assigned portfolionBuild and nurture effective customer relationships through frequent interactions (all levels, including executive) and engagement activitiesnWork collaboratively with suppliers and customers to drive best valuennLine ManagementnnRecognise and support any development gaps individuals may have nCreate time to conduct effective appraisals and career conversations to ensure their team is motivated and have the right capability to conduct the activity required of them in their rolenDemonstrate and display HTE's Values statements and encourages values led behaviour across their teamnMeet financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plannnKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESnnEssentialnnProven Public Sector procurement experience delivering complex procurement projects in line with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)nKnowledge of the Procurement Act 2023nExperience in people management – ability to delegate, empower and develop people’ skills and knowledgenA proven track record of delivery against targetsnStrategic Sourcing and Category Management experiencenSupplier relationship managementnEffective project management and planning skills for complex procurement projects running concurrentlynA proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindsetnAccomplished user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / OutlooknnDesirablennUnderstanding of EU DirectivesnUnderstanding of Group Purchasing OrganisationsnEvidence of achievements in savings and/or service improvementsnExperience of working with large stakeholder groupsnMember or training to be a member of the Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply, and works in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethicsn nWhy work for us?n nYou’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
We offer: nnA supportive and inclusive work environmentnOpportunities for professional growth and developmentnThe chance to make a real difference in public sector procurementnnAt HealthTrust Europe we offer core benefits such as:nnPensionn25 days annual leave + Bank HolidaysnHybrid working (2-3 days from home a week)nHTE Me Time – block up to two hours per month in your dairy as HTE Me Time to undertake activities that support your wellbeingnVolunteering Leaven nEmployees can access the following voluntary benefits and more, which are available at set times during the year:nnCycle to work schemenElectric Vehicle schemenPrivate healthcarenGymflexnTechnology at homenPrivate GP consultationsnPurchase up to 10 days annual leave nWe’re looking for commercially astute, pro-active individuals to join our team. If you’re up for the challenge then apply today.nnREF-(Apply online only)
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