Procurement Category Specialist
About Our Client
A public sector organisation who enable excellent patient care by acting as a trusted advisor to the NHS.
Job Description
End to end delivery of assigned procurement projects and or work streams. Working simultaneously and across multiple customer accounts in line with the latest public procurement regulations.
Develop good working relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, quickly building rapport and seeking support from category leads, and other category specialist & managers as required.
Support the development and implementation of category plans and implement generate savings and efficiency.
To utilise procurement systems and methodologies to support the delivery of procurement processes.
As a member of the category group, support the category activities and add to the knowledge sharing, product developments, best practice delivery and innovation.
The Successful Applicant- Experience running end to end procurement processes & knowledge of best practice.
- Experience with tenders.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.
- Understanding of a procurement category plan.
- Ability to build long-term relationships with stakeholders.
- Up to a 10% bonus based on company performance.
- 27 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days, plus 8 bank holiday days.
- Up to 6% employer pension contribution.
- Remote working with requirement to travel once per month for office meetings, in Stockport, Birmingham or London. Opportunity to go into the office more often if you wish.
- Flexible working hours.
- Charity activities & opportunities to give something back to your community.
- Support with development with a tailored development plan.
- Local discounts including gym memberships, restaurants and cafes.
- Discounts on various high street retailers, restaurants and travel, mobile phone contracts, and Microsoft suites through your Blue Light Card.
- MetLife: free and confidential counselling and information help line. Educational webinars, virtual PT sessions and mental health training.
- Free eye tests: to support your health.
- Season ticket loan: make huge savings on your commuting cost.