Band 5 Assistant Category Manager

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking proactive and self-motivated Assistant Category Managers to join their award-winning team in Birmingham. This role involves providing essential procurement support across various Trusts, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing methodologies for contract management and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement services. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education with GCSE English and Maths.
• Experience of manipulating complex data and using analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement for all Trusts ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Assist in the development of the annual Procurement workplan.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases and Analytics Tools

Online Tendering Platforms (e.g., Atamis)

Job description

Job summary

We're looking for pro-active, self-motivated and ambitious Assistant Category Managers to join our growing award-winning team based at offices in Regent Court- Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Working within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, you will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.

In this role you will interface with various stakeholders at all Trusts within the BSOL PC team. You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts. Whilst ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust standing financial instructions.

You will effectively provide support to the Category Manager who will manage the internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of saving targets and work-plans.

You will be expected to build and maintain professional relationships, implement change and enable the Procurement department to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders.

You shall form part of a team spanning multiple categories where you shall work collaboratively to utilise initiative and share knowledge that feeds into the ICB/Trust/Department strategy.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will

*Support with the procurement for all Trusts within the BSOL PC to ensure compliance and value for money.

*Assist with identifying projects in need of procurement support and/or contractual requirements and work with the relevant Category Managers and department(s) to successfully implement changes.

*Assist with the development of the annual Procurement workplan and ensure this is updated regularly.

*Assist the Category Manager in face-to-face or virtual contract meetings, providing well-prepared analysis of all relevant factors.

*Assist in identifying key risk areas and ensure that these are reported to Category Managers.

*Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research.

*Raise the profile of the service and ensure appropriate user involvement in the procurement of goods and service.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

12226

Job locations

Regent Court

Second Floor, 14, George Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 1NT

Job description Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• *Good Standard of General Education with GCSE English and Maths both of grade 4 / C or above

Desirable

• *Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Graduate Diploma or willing to work towards

Experience Essential

• *Experience of manipulating highly complex data
• *Experience of using databases and analytics tools
• *Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
• *Experience of working in a pressurised environment
• *Working within a team
• *Working within a results driven environment

Desirable

• *Experience in a Procurement team
• *Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures
• *Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• *Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
• *Experience of working within the NHS or Public Sector
• *Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply
• *Sound knowledge of contract management
• *Project management experience

Additional Criteria Essential

• Communication/Relationship Skills:
• *Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at various levels
• *Customer orientated
• *Good written & verbal communication skills
• Analytical & Judgement Skills:
• *Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• *Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• *Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
• *Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format
• *Excellent presentation skills
• *Attention to detail
• Planning & Organisational Skills:
• *Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
• *Excellent prioritisation and organisation skills
• *Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• *Team player with the ability to contribute effectively
• IT Skills:
• *Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• *High level of personal professionalism
• *Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• *Pro-active can-do attitude
• *Committed to delivering positive outcomes
• *Enthusiastic
• *Self- Motivated
• *Team player
• *Excellent communication skills
• *Flexible approach to working times and location
• *Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust

Desirable

• *Can use own initiative to develop new ways of working/offer solutions
• *Commercial awareness
• *Ability to influence others using persuasion and negotiation techniques.
• *An understanding of category management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• *Good Standard of General Education with GCSE English and Maths both of grade 4 / C or above

Desirable

• *Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Graduate Diploma or willing to work towards

Experience Essential

• *Experience of manipulating highly complex data
• *Experience of using databases and analytics tools
• *Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
• *Experience of working in a pressurised environment
• *Working within a team
• *Working within a results driven environment

Desirable

• *Experience in a Procurement team
• *Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures
• *Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis
• *Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
• *Experience of working within the NHS or Public Sector
• *Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply
• *Sound knowledge of contract management
• *Project management experience

Additional Criteria Essential

• Communication/Relationship Skills:
• *Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at various levels
• *Customer orientated
• *Good written & verbal communication skills
• Analytical & Judgement Skills:
• *Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• *Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• *Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way
• *Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format
• *Excellent presentation skills
• *Attention to detail
• Planning & Organisational Skills:
• *Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision
• *Excellent prioritisation and organisation skills
• *Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• *Team player with the ability to contribute effectively
• IT Skills:
• *Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• *High level of personal professionalism
• *Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)
• *Pro-active can-do attitude
• *Committed to delivering positive outcomes
• *Enthusiastic
• *Self- Motivated
• *Team player
• *Excellent communication skills
• *Flexible approach to working times and location
• *Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust

Desirable

• *Can use own initiative to develop new ways of working/offer solutions
• *Commercial awareness
• *Ability to influence others using persuasion and negotiation techniques.
• *An understanding of category management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Court

Second Floor, 14, George Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 1NT

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regent Court

Second Floor, 14, George Road

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 1NT

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)