My client are an NHS Trust seeking a category lead to lead a procurement team.
The role will be for a 12 week interim basis and ideally we are looking for someone who can come onsite on a hybrid basis. This can be discussed at interview stage,
This is a Band 8C so you will be reporting directly to the director of procurement.
The role:
Youll work closely with the Corporate Divisions to support them in reducing non-pay expenditure through the identification and realisation of cash releasing and cost avoidance financial savings in current and future financial years. Youll provide regular updates to the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, that the Department operates within set budgets
The right candidate will take professional responsibility for all aspects of Category and Contract management within areas of responsibility.
Youll also be undertaking audits and assurance of procurement processes, savings delivery and suppliers
Youll also represent the Trust's at a national level and influence the NHS procurement landscape for best outcome for the hospital.
As a key member of the Procurement Leadership Team, youll be responsible for all staff matters within the team, including the recruitment, motivation, performance and retention of an appropriately skilled and experienced procurement workforce. Work with other members of the Leadership Team to manage the deployment of resources to maximise outputs, showing flexibility when necessary redeploy resources to deal Group Priorities.
Ensure sourcing staff are adequately trained, clear objectives are set and regularly reviewed, personal development plans are established and maintained and attainment of professional qualifications is promoted. Manage disciplinary and grievance matters which may arise
You must have NHS Procurement experience and have lead a team with strong stakeholder engagement experience to apply for this role.
If you feel you have the relevant procurement experience, then please apply with an up to date CV.
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.