Procurement Category Manager Visa Sponsorship Uk
Job Description
Job Summary
The BSOL Procurement Collaborative (BSOLPC), hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), offers procurement and supply chain services to University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT, and Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health NHS FT.
The procurement team supports the delivery of high-quality patient care while ensuring value for money through compliant processes, as well as contributing to the development and effective delivery of the Procurement Strategy, which drives quality and value across the BSOLPC.
The Trust is searching for a proactive, self-motivated, ambitious Procurement Category Manager to join our expanding, award-winning team at Regent Court in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The post will involve a portfolio of activities related to Mental Health services across the BSOLPC Trusts.
While the post is situated in Regent Court, Birmingham, there is an expectation that you will routinely engage with stakeholders by visiting or working at any of the BSOL PC sites as needed.
The primary objectives are to identify and develop prospective possibilities to pursue efficiency and savings targets (cash and non-cashable) utilising a variety of analytical tools.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Ratcliffe, Head of Procurement at 0758 4477578 or Elizabeth.Ratcliffe2@uhb.nhs.uk.
Main responsibilities, tasks, and abilities required
To provide support for the Head of Procurement to interface and engage with stakeholders and deliver services as agreed upon by all Trusts under the BSOL Procurement Collaborative (BSOLPC).
Ensure compliance with all Public Procurement legislation regarding NHS Procurement rules, Trust Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions, and departmental policies and procedures.
Identify projects focusing on Mental Health categories across the BSOLPC to establish the annual procurement work plan by developing close working connections with the relevant internal Heads of Service, Divisional Directors, and Senior Management Teams.
Responsible for leading, facilitating, and timely managing and delivering the tender process, which includes preparing all relevant documentation, supporting material, and data, as well as analysing and evaluating accepted tender bids. Applying analytical skills while considering other influencing elements in the decision-making process. Compile and present suggestions based on collaborative work with stakeholders in a clear and straightforward way for acceptance.
Effectively manage internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of cash and non-cashable targets in accordance with the annual work plan and NHS Saving Methodology, with the goal of driving continual improvement and efficiency.
About us.
We are acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts. Our aim is to Build Healthier Lives, and we understand that we will require exceptional employees to achieve this.
Our dedication to our employees is to offer the ideal environment for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and well-being of our employees, including a commitment to provide flexible working arrangements when possible;
We provide our employees with a wide range of training and development options to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our employees are treated fairly and feel like they belong by providing a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. This is about equal opportunity; eradicating all barriers, including prejudice, and ensuring that each individual member of staff reaches their full potential, achieves their goals, and thrives in their jobs. This isn’t just words. We’re taking action. Our dedication to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation, where every voice is heard, and is pushed by our varied and active staff networks, as well as the Fairness Taskforce, which is managed by our CEO. We foster a culture that encourages employees to oppose discriminatory behaviour and allows people to contribute their “full self” to a kinder, more connected, and bolder place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a smoke-free hospital.
Job Description
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or similar experience
Experience
Essential
* Experience working in a procurement team.
* Proven mental health procurement experience
* Experience in Procurement and Contract Management
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar.
* Experience working in a customer-focused workplace.
* Experience negotiating complex contracts.
* Solid understanding of contract management.
* Understanding of best practices in procurement and supply
Certificate of Sponsorship
applicants from job seekers who require existing skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are encouraged and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.
From April 6, 2017, skilled worker applicants requesting for entrance clearance into the UK were required to show a criminal record certificate from each country where they had lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the previous ten years. This requirement also applies to adult dependents (those over the age of 18).Guidance can be found here. Criminal background checks for international candidates.
For assistance with your application, contact:
Elizabeth Ratcliffe
Elizabeth.Ratcliffe2@uhb.nhs.uk
07584477578
