Strategic Category Procurement Assistant

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a procurement professional to support effective contract management and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of operational buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of public procurement legislation. Key responsibilities include managing contractual agreements, promoting effective stakeholder relationships, and conducting market assessments for procurement needs. This role offers a full-time contract with a focus on operational excellence and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years operational buying experience.
• Exposure to leading edge practices in negotiation.
• Awareness of public procurement legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager in managing contractual agreements.
• Promote effective stakeholder relationships.
• Assist in assessing markets for supply of products/services.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

CIPS Membership or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Procurement Systems

Job description

A regional healthcare organization in Bournemouth is seeking a procurement professional to support effective contract management and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of operational buying experience, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of public procurement legislation. Key responsibilities include managing contractual agreements, promoting effective stakeholder relationships, and conducting market assessments for procurement needs. This role offers a full-time contract with a focus on operational excellence and collaboration.