Band 7 Category Manager - Corporate

Job summary

We're on the lookout for a hard-working Category Manager to join our growing award-winning team based at offices in Regent Court- Edgbaston, Birmingham.

The objective of the role is to identify, develop and deliver credible savings/work plans and engage with stakeholders for the corporate functions. Whilst ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust standing financial instructions.

You will need to be skilled in contract management and who is confident influencing and working with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Your ability to drive value for money and deliver solutions is key to the role. You will establish, develop, and maintain professional relationships between Heads of Departments, Operational Leads and Senior Finance Managers and provide regular updates on project progress.

You shall form part of a team spanning multiple corporate categories where you shall work collaboratively to utilise initiative and share knowledge that feeds into the ICB/Trust/Department strategy.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

General

*Manage the Corporate procurement for all Trusts with the BSOL PC, primarily within the Estates category, however support across other areas such as Professional Services, Facilities Management, IT and Capital works may also be required

*Identify projects and develop work plans and cost improvement programmes on an annual basis with regular reviews and updates throughout the year to deliver the agreed objectives and targets

*Lead on and manage complex procurement/tender exercises, including the creation of tender and contract documentation

*Provide specialist procurement knowledge across a broad spectrum of areas covered by the BSOL PC

*Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of all relevant commodities and supply markets through conducting market research

*Manage the introduction of alternative products and sources of supply to achieve high levels of rationalisation and/or standardisation and be a key influencer and participate in user consultation groups

Stakeholder Engagement

*Engage, develop and maintain excellent relationships with departments and key stakeholders to maximise performance and efficiencies across the Trust(s)/ICB

*Develop collaborative working relationship between the BSOL PC, and it's suppliers, ensuring performance standards are consistently achieved, monitored and managed effectively

*Negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure optimum value for money

Please see attached full JD/PS.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Good Standard of General Education

*Degree level or relevant equivalent experience

Desirable

*Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Graduate Diploma or working towards

Experience

Essential

*Experience of working in a Procurement team

*Experience in Corporate Services Procurement for Estates

*Demonstrable successful project management experience with proven ability to deliver projects on-time

*Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management

*Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups

*Experience of negotiating complex contracts

*Sound knowledge of contract management

*Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply

Desirable

*Experience in Public Sector or NHS procurement

*Knowledge of the application of UK procurement legislation/ tendering processes & procedures

*Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis

*Delivery of demanding savings targets through procurement activities

Additional Criteria

Essential

Communication/Relationship Skills:

*Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people/stakeholders at all levels

*Able to identify and manage issues as they arise and demonstrate problem solving skills

*Excellent negotiation and financial adjudication skills to manage complex high value projects

Analytical & Judgement Skills:

*Excellent negotiation and financial skills to manage complex high value contracts

*Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way

*Ability to analyse complex information and /or present in a clear format

*Excellent presentation skills with an ability to disseminate essential and complex information to multidisciplinary group

Planning & Organisational Skills:

*Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision

*Project management and leadership skills, with the ability to use own initiative and work under pressure

People Management/Leadership/Resources:

*Able to communicate, to lead and develop and manage staff

*Ability to lead teams and facilitate meetings

*Ability to influence senior members of staff and gain credibility in a clinical and management environment

*Team player with the ability to contribute effectively

IT Skills:

*Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

*High level of personal professionalism

*Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD)

*Confident to present/represent procurement at senior meetings

*Pro-active can do attitude

*Committed to delivering positive outcomes

*Enthusiastic

*Self- Motivated

*Team player

*Excellent communication skills

*Flexible approach to working times and location

Desirable

*Innovative

*Methodical

*Problem Solving

*Analytical

*Assertiveness

*Dynamic

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

For help with your application, contact: 

Amy Webster 

Amy.Webster@uhb.nhs.uk 

07876840119