We are currently looking for an experienced Procurement Director that has experience working in the Public Sector to join and help lead a successful and growing procurement team for a renowned healthcare organisation in Birmingham!
As a Procurement Director, you will collaborate closely with the NHS, the wider public sector, and private clients supporting procurement activities for national workforce initiatives including, control of agency spend, insourced services, implementation of shared banks and the supply of international recruitment services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand product features, benefits, and comparisons between supplier offerings.
- Assess operational impacts on providers and future product pipelines.
- Analyse cost drivers and interpret market information from Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team.
- Recognise end-user group sensitivities towards products/services.
- Execute and be accountable for the sourcing process for assigned categories, including market research, bid preparation, RFI, strategy development & validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, contract negotiations, and contract launch.
- Conduct pre-assessments of award scenarios to inform sourcing strategies.
- Determine appropriate procurement approaches to deliver value for all stakeholders.
- Undertake end-to-end sourcing initiatives in line with organisational practices.
- Present category strategies and final awards to internal stakeholders.
- Delegate activities effectively and support team development.
- Demonstrate and encourage values-led behavior across the wider team.
- Interpret supplier annual reports or analyst reports.
- Discuss future product pipelines and review current or future technology with suppliers.
- Understand multi-business unit suppliers and leverage their capabilities.
- Develop contract strategies and articulate steps to achieve negotiation objectives.
- Develop risk management strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Adapt strategies or negotiations as necessary throughout the sourcing process.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Procurement experience in a similar role with a proven track record of delivery against targets.
- Line Management experience.
- Workforce and HR category knowledge
- Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience.
- Skilled negotiator
- Experience in supplier relationship management and project management.
- Proficient user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
Desirable:
- Understanding of Public Contract Regulations.
- Understanding of Group Purchasing Organisations.
- Membership or training towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), adhering to the CIPS Code of Ethics.
The Role
- Salary up to £70,000 DOE
- Pension 10% Employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Critical illness cover
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days
- Hybrid working (2 days from home a week)
- Benefits include; Cycle Scheme, Private healthcare, Gymflex, Technology at home, Private GP consultations,
Join us to leverage your procurement expertise in a dynamic and ethical environment, contributing to healthcare excellence.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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