Procurement Specialist x4

Healthtrust Europe; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare procurement organization in Birmingham seeks a Procurement Specialist to support efficient procurement programs across various categories. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of procurement experience and a strong background in strategic sourcing. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering procurement initiatives. This position offers 25 days of annual leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working – 2–3 days from home

Volunteering leave

Access to private healthcare

Cycle scheme

Qualifications

• 2–3 years procurement experience with a proven track record.
• Full end‑to‑end procurement process expertise required.
• Experienced negotiator and project manager.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of procurement programmes.
• Develop the category strategy and execute sourcing process.
• Build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Customer engagement

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Tools

e-procurement systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are looking for Procurement Specialists to join our thriving organisation in Medical & Surgical, Pharmacy, Purchased Services and HCA teams. In this role you will support the delivery of procurement programmes for healthcare providers and non‑healthcare organisations across our supplier base.

Responsibilities

• Gain and demonstrate an aptitude for the product categories assigned, understanding how end‑users interface with the products/services, including: product features and benefits, supplier comparisons and their impact on healthcare providers.
• Interpret and use market information provided by HealthTrust Europe Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team.
• With guidance from the manager, use knowledge about suppliers to execute strategies, create leverage and mitigate risks.
• Develop the category strategy with the support of the manager, seek guidance on risk issues and agree on mitigation strategies.
• Under general supervision, be responsible for the sourcing process for the assigned categories, including market research, bid preparation, RFI, strategy development & validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, contract negotiations and contract launch.
• Present category strategies and award decisions to internal stakeholders for review and discussion prior to validation.
• Deliver quality presentations to customers.
• Undergo a pre‑assessment of award scenarios and use outputs to inform sourcing strategies.
• Apply procurement knowledge to determine the appropriate procurement approaches required to deliver value for all stakeholders.
• Undertake end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives in line with organisational sourcing practices.
• Plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, translating objectives into planning priorities, creating and managing work plans and timelines for multiple projects, and finalising negotiations within the designated timeframe.
• Oversee supplier relationships during the sourcing process, participate in supplier business reviews and evaluate new products/technologies/services as they arise.
• Build effective relationships with customers, primarily via member presentations and frequent interactions at all levels, including executive.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years procurement experience with a proven track record of delivery against targets.
• Strategic sourcing and category management experience.
• 1 year customer engagement experience.
• Experienced negotiator.
• Full end‑to‑end procurement process expertise.
• Supplier relationship management and project management experience.
• Accomplished user of e‑procurement systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).

Desirable

• Understanding of EU Directives.
• Understanding of group purchasing organisations.
• Member or training to be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and working in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethics.

Benefits

• 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 to undertake activities that support your wellbeing.
• Volunteering leave.
• Employees can access the following voluntary benefits (available at set times during the year): Cycle scheme, private healthcare, Gymflex, technology at home, private GP consultations, purchase up to 10 days annual leave, electric vehicle leasing scheme.

Who are we? Based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, we offer solutions that manage spend effectively and improve performance across both public and private healthcare and non‑healthcare providers.

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