Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector procurement organization is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their Indirects team in Birmingham. In this role, you will manage sourcing processes, build supplier relationships, and lead procurement initiatives to ensure effective spend management. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector procurement, strategic sourcing, and team management. The position offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension

Volunteering Leave

Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering complex procurement projects.
• Ability to manage and develop team skills.
• Strong track record of delivering against procurement targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing processes from end to end.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Conduct market research and competitive analyses.
• Lead teams and support individual development.

Skills

Public Sector procurement experience

Strategic Sourcing and Category Management

Supplier relationship management

Project management and planning

Analytical mindset

Proficient in e-Procurement systems

Education

Understanding of EU Directives

Membership or training in CIPS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity: Procurement Manager (Sourcing Manager internally)

At HealthTrust Europe (HTE), we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our thriving organisation in our Indirects team. At HTE you can make a difference within your role, take pride in your work and be part of a team that is taking the company into a new and exciting era.

Who are we?

We offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public and private healthcare and non-healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services to identify cost saving opportunities and best value.

As part of the HCA Healthcare Group, in March 2024, we were named in Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th time.

DUTIES (included, but not limited to)

Category Knowledge

• Understand or demonstrate an aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and within their team and how end-users interface with the products/services
• Understand or demonstrate an ability to learn in-depth aspects of categories, which includes:
  • Product comparisons between supplier offerings and impact on providers in deriving value through procurement opportunities
  • Interpretation and use of market information provided by HealthTrust Europe Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team to drive commercial and technical opportunities.
  • Future product pipeline and impact on market
  • Product features and benefits

Supplier Knowledge

Develop and use knowledge about suppliers to build strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction.

• Discuss future product pipelines with suppliers
• Review current or future opportunities
• Investigate new supplier entrants to market
• Market analysis - Understand future product pipeline and impact on market.
• Understand supplier offerings and USPs.

Sourcing Process

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid drafting and preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, bid evaluation, contract Negotiations, contract management and contract launch
• Undertake a pre-market assessment of award scenarios and utilise outputs to inform sourcing strategies for assigned categories
• Undertake end to end sourcing initiatives in line with the organisation's sourcing practices
• Present category strategies and final awards to internal and/or external stakeholders for review and discussion

Supplier and Customer Relationship Management

• Manage the supplier relationship during the sourcing process
• Participate in supplier business reviews and reviews new products/technologies/services as they arise in assigned categories
• Build strong relationships with senior level supplier contacts
• Identify key customer relationships to be established, to support the growth of the assigned portfolio
• Build and nurture effective customer relationships through frequent interactions (all levels, including executive) and engagement activities
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and customers to drive best value

Line Management

• Recognise and support any development gaps individuals may have
• Create time to conduct effective appraisals and career conversations to ensure their team is motivated and have the right capability to conduct the activity required of them in their role
• Demonstrate and display HTE's Values statements and encourages values led behaviour across their team
• Meet financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plan

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Proven Public Sector procurement experience delivering complex procurement projects in line with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
• Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience in people management - ability to delegate, empower and develop people's skills and knowledge
• A proven track record of delivery against targets
• Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience
• Supplier relationship management
• Effective project management and planning skills for complex procurement projects running concurrently
• A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset
• Accomplished user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook

Desirable

• Understanding of EU Directives
• Understanding of Group Purchasing Organisations
• Evidence of achievements in savings and/or service improvements
• Experience of working with large stakeholder groups
• Member or training to be a member of the Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply, and works in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethics

Why work for us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real difference in public sector procurement

Benefits

• Pension
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working (2-3 days from home a week)
• HTE Me Time - block up to two hours per month in your diary as HTE Me Time to undertake activities that support your wellbeing
• Volunteering Leave

Employees can access the following voluntary benefits and more, which are available at set times during the year:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Private healthcare
• Gymflex
• Technology at home
• Private GP consultations
• Purchase up to 10 days annual leave

We’re looking for commercially astute, pro‑active individuals to join our team. If you're up for the challenge then apply today.