Band 5 Assistant Category Manager - Corporate

Job summary

We're on the lookout for a pro-active, self-motivated and ambitious Assistant Category Manager to join our growing award-winning team based at offices in Regent Court- Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Working within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, you will be responsible for providing dedicated procurement support to the five Trust's of which BSOL PC are responsible for.

In this role you will interface with various stakeholders at all Trusts within the BSOL Procurement Collaborative for the Corporate functions. You will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts. Whilst ensuring all procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with public procurement legislation and Trust standing financial instructions.

You will effectively provide support to the Category Manager who will manage the internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of saving targets and work-plans.

You will be expected to build and maintain professional relationships, implement change and enable the Procurement department to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders.

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

The successful candidate will;

Support with the Corporate procurement for all Trusts within the BSOL PC to ensure compliance and value for money.

Assist with identifying corporate projects in need of procurement support and/or contractual requirements and work with the relevant Category Managers and department(s) to successfully implement changes.

Assist with the development of the annual Procurement workplan and ensure this is updated regularly.

Assist the Category Manager in face-to-face or virtual contract meetings, providing well-prepared analysis of all relevant factors.

Assist in identifying key risk areas and ensure that these are reported to Category Managers.

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

Raise the profile of the service and ensure appropriate user involvement in the procurement of goods and service.

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 

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

*Experience of manipulating highly complex data

*Experience of using databases and analytics tools

*Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management

*Experience of working in a pressurised environment

*Working within a team

*Working within a results driven environment

Desirable

*Experience in a Procurement team

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

*Experience in using online Tendering platforms such as Atamis

*Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups

*Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply

*Sound knowledge of contract management

*Project management experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

Communication/Relationship Skills:

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

*Customer orientated

Analytical & Judgement Skills:

*Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

*Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

*Ability to solve complex problems in an innovative way

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

*Excellent presentation skills

Planning & Organisational Skills:

*Ability to work on own initiative or with minimal supervision

*Excellent prioritisation and organisation skills

*Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

*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)

*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

*Can use own initiative to develop new ways of working/offer solutions 

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: 

Hannah Williamson 

Hannah.Williamson@uhb.nhs.uk 

07500095271