centreey healthcare client, serving the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford, is dedicated to delivering outstanding medical services is looking for a Category Lead to join their procurement team.
Serving the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford, is dedicated to delivering outstanding medical services. Formed by the merger of three prominent hospitals, our procurement function operates as a center of excellence, managing a significant £370m non-pay expenditure across various departments.
Job Summary:
As a Category Lead, you will provide strategic and operational procurement support, ensuring governance, compliance, and risk minimization. Your role involves leading high-profile negotiations, managing category and contract implementation, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement: Provide proactive procurement services and lead complex negotiations for high-value contracts.
Policy and Governance: Develop and enforce procurement policies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Financial Management: Draw up and monitor budgets, identify saving opportunities, and support budget holders.
Leadership and People Management: Lead the Procurement Leadership Team, manage staff, and support professional development.
Category and Contract Management: Implement and oversee category management processes, ensuring service efficiency and cost savings.
Supplier and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to optimise procurement outcomes.
Performance Monitoring: Track procurement team performance, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators and operational excellence.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in procurement leadership within a largeorganisationn.
Strong negotiation skills and expertise in managing high-value contracts.
In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.
Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
Financial acumen and experience in budget management.
Benefits:
Competitive salary within Band 8C
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
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