Procurement Manager

Join this leading healthcare procurement specialist in Birmingham as a Procurement Manager, focused on Indirect categories.

This is a pivotal role for a professional looking to make a tangible impact within an ethical, award-winning organisation dedicated to optimising value for both public and private healthcare providers.

As a Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of specialists to deliver end-to-end sourcing initiatives. You will take full accountability for your assigned portfolio, from initial market research and strategy development to contract management and launch.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and develop your team, identifying development gaps and conducting effective career conversations to ensure high performance and motivation.
Manage complex procurement projects in accordance with Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2023.
Build and maintain senior-level relationships with suppliers to mitigate risk, anticipate market trends, and identify commercial opportunities.
Develop in-depth knowledge of product categories to provide comparisons, market analysis, and strategic sourcing solutions that drive best value.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive service improvements and savings.

What you need:

Solutions-focused professional with a proactive mindset and a proven track record of delivery against targets.
Experience in healthcare or public sector procurement, for example, delivering complex projects under PCR 2015.
Proven experience in people management, with the ability to delegate, empower, and develop a team’s capability.
Demonstrated experience in category management and the full sourcing lifecycle.
Proficiency in e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office; CIPS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable.

Why you'll love this job:

Hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days home
Salary circa £55-60,000
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Healthcare cover
Monthly wellbeing allowance
Paid time off for volunteering

If you're looking for a role in a large, well-established team, in a thriving company that is supportive of your career development and progression, then apply today