Category Buyer - Healthcare (public sector procurement)

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Drive | B Corp™ is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join a collaborative procurement team. Hybrid role in Birmingham with remote work. You will deliver strategic sourcing projects, negotiate commercial terms, and build strong supplier relationships.

The role requires procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with a preference for public sector or healthcare procurement. Excellent stakeholder management and strong negotiation skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Public sector or healthcare procurement preferred but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing tender processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills interpreting commercial/financial data.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities across spend categories.
• Develop and deliver sourcing strategies achieving objectives.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Lead competitive tender processes (RFIs, RFPs/ITTs) and evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and contract terms.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout lifecycle.
• Present sourcing recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, commercial and operations on contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and regulations.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Public sector procurement

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Tender processes

Stakeholder management

Project management

Excel skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in Birmingham, with the remainder working remotely.

Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits

We're looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join a collaborative procurement team, responsible for delivering strategic sourcing projects and negotiating commercial agreements that provide value, quality and strong supplier relationships.

This role would suit someone with procurement or strategic sourcing experience who enjoys managing multiple projects, engaging with stakeholders and driving commercial outcomes. Experience within the public sector or healthcare procurement is highly desirable, although candidates from other sectors with relevant procurement expertise will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities across a range of spend categories.
• Develop and deliver sourcing strategies that achieve commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Lead competitive tender processes, including RFIs, RFPs/ITTs and supplier evaluations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing and contract terms.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Present sourcing recommendations and award recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Work closely with legal, finance, commercial and operational teams to ensure successful contract implementation.
• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with organisational policies, governance and procurement regulations where applicable.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within procurement, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Previous experience in public sector or healthcare procurement is preferred but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing tender processes and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret commercial and financial information.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000.
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Birmingham office, with the remainder working remotely.
• A varied and strategic procurement role with exposure to multiple sourcing projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.