I am currently supporting a Public Sector organisation to recruit a Procurement and Supply Chain Manager. This role is based in Liverpool offering a hybrid working pattern.

The successful candidate will be experienced in running full end to end procurement processes in the category of logistics, with excellent understanding and experience of 3-5+ years in that area. They will also be adept in negotiation, managing senior relationships and have a proven track record of delivering procurement projects on time and within budget, as well as being able to set long-term strategy for the category.

Leading on end to end sourcing for - IT Software, IT Professional Services / Consultancy, Market Places/Apps Data Insights Services, Financial (Trading), Support Services (such as handset/repairs, call centres). You will also be developing and implementing category strategy across your area.

• A procurement/sourcing role taking on responsibility for 1 category (IT/Professional Services/Indirect/Construction/CAPEX/Engineering)
• You will work to deliver multi-million pound projects across your category area

To assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunities and achieving value for money. To lead OJEU and non-OJEU tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories within the Procurement work plan using specialist analytical techniques and software to support the delivery of year-on-year cash releasing and cost avoidance savings.

To contribute to key objectives and strategy by applying the procurement strategy through taking responsibility for specific tendering and/or category activity and generally ensuring that all non-pay expenditure is exposed to open competition in a fair, open and transparent manner.

Delivery of category plan:

Sales

Market Share

Savings

Managing & developing procurement category strategies, by working with stakeholders in order to increase value.

• Procurement role buying both IT and Non - IT Generalist products/services
• Role involves running end to end tenders, carrying out market research/ engagement, create sourcing strategies

Reporting to a Senior Category Manager, the post holder will manage a portfolio of projects within one or more Procurement Categories and achieve the most economic supply arrangements, whilst adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance.

Working as part of a dynamic specialist Procurement and Market Management team. Supporting the delivery of a strategic Procurement and Market Management service for 'the customer', leading on low to medium complex procurement projects within a portfolio of Directly Commissioned Services that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings across the customer base.

To deliver a strategic Procurement and Market Management service for customers, leading on specific projects within a portfolio of projects/programmes that delivers high value, improved patient care and cost efficiency savings.

Leading the Service Line and the team, to ensure that work stream and programmes are planned and carried out effectively. Leading the provision of an efficient, effective and high quality professional and well-co-ordinated procurement service, capable of meeting all statutory, regularly and NHS requirement, ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.

The Senior Buyer role is pivotal in driving savings and efficiency's through the application of advance procurement activities. The Senior Buyer will be the trusted advisor in strategic sourcing and company wide procurement initiatives. Using prior experience gain in previous senior roles you will execute the functional strategy and leveraging in-depth understanding of business strategy to accomplish measurable results.

The post holder will be responsible for collaborative procurement and supply chain projects across the Trusts. They must also have excellent category and project management knowledge and skills with the drive and vision to deliver demanding projects and savings targets.

Michael Page are currently looking to recruit a Procurement Project Category Manager for our NHS client based in Nottingham, however, the role will be based in Loughborough.

To assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunities and achieving value for money. To lead OJEU and non-OJEU tender and supplier contracting initiatives for assigned categories within the Procurement work plan using specialist analytical techniques and software to support the delivery of year-on-year cash releasing and cost avoidance savings.

To assist in the provision of a procurement service that supports customers in developing opportunities and
achieving value for money. The Category Manager will work with the Head of Procurement - Core, Corporate, Estates & Facilities, STP in the creation, development and delivery of the Trust's CIP savings schemes.

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• You will be responsible for managing the categories - Plant, Utilities and Haulage
• Responsibilities include (with support of Category lead) sourcing, supplier relationship management, and developing category plans