Strategic Procurement Category Lead

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across clinical and non-clinical spend. You will deputise for the Line Manager as required and ensure a cost-effective, efficient service across ESNEFT sites in Colchester and Ipswich.

The role requires a relevant degree and proven leadership in procurement. Based in the Procurement department, you will work across all ESNEFT sites with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience at degree level.
• Proven leadership/management experience.
• Experience in procurement and category management across NHS or public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, communicate and embed strategic sourcing and category management principles across the procurement team in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Be the main point of contact for specific Division(s) and liaise with colleagues to enable the client from the Division to receive support and advice.
• Lead complex procurement processes and ensure arrangements are commercially sound and represent the best interests of the Trust.
• Assess opportunities and deliver efficiencies and savings through procurement projects as appropriate.
• Apply professional judgment when advising senior managers on complex procurement issues in line with Procurement Act 2023.
• Lead in identifying areas to improve quality and reduce costs on Trust wide non pay spend.

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level

Job description

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across clinical and non-clinical spend. You will deputise for the Line Manager as required and ensure a cost-effective, efficient service across ESNEFT sites in Colchester and Ipswich.

The role requires a relevant degree and proven leadership in procurement. Based in the Procurement department, you will work across all ESNEFT sites with opportunities for