Head of Category - Senior Procurement Lead - Public Sector

About Our Client

An NHS organisation that have a strong commitment to providing fantastic services and are leaders in what they do. They can offer development opportunities

Job Description

• Lead the commercial strategy for the category area, change programs, and supply chain resilience.
• Oversee high-value contracts and major supplier relationships to secure the best outcomes for the Trusts.
• Collaborate on national, regional, and procurement initiatives, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of Senior Procurement strategies, supporting the Trusts business plans.
• Responsible for management of the a small team procuring goods, services and capital equipment, achieving the best possible financial outcomes for the Trusts, based on whole-lifecycle costs.
• Manage a skilled team, build collaborative partnerships, and deliver cost-saving strategies in alignment with the Trusts' productivity goals.
• Accountable for driving commercial negotiations with major suppliers of equipment and services as well as planning of negotiation strategies.
• Accountable for the resolution of commercial dispute situations including supporting any engagement with third-party legal advisors in respect to resolving contractual issues
• Undertakes contract reviews, assessing supplier performance against contractual obligations
• To deliver against agreed annual cost reduction targets and report on action taken, taking specialist responsibility for specific Departments and product categories.
• Responsibility for managing commercial risk in the areas of responsibility.
• To deputise for the Deputy Procurement Director.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Category/ Senior Procurement Lead should have:

• A degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in strategic procurement and must be competent at a senior level leading on a category and driving the strategy.
• You must have a track record work working in a complex stakeholder environment where you will be able to challenge and support key stakeholders
• Experience of market engagement and developing category strategies
• Experience of leading a team working in a hybrid environment to deliver results.
• Minimum 3 year's direct involvement in Procurement at a senior level within the NHS or another public sector environment.
• Experience of managing complex tenders, end to end procurements and commercial arrangements
• Experience of influencing decisions and building highly effective relationships
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Understanding of procurement legislation and regulations and must be confident in PA23
• Ability to analyse complex data and produce clear reports.

• NHS Band 8B Circa £62,000 - £72,000 per year dependent on experience
• A rewarding role in a leading public sector organisation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and development to be up skilled.
• A positive and inclusive company culture working with a fantastic team of people.

Hybrid working with 1 day on-site in Sheffield ( but you will be required to be in the office as you build strong stakeholders relations and learn the role)Please reach out ASAP if you are looking for a new challenge