Procurement Manager
HealthTrust Europe
Birmingham
The Opportunity: Procurement Manager (Sourcing Manager internally) At HealthTrust Europe (HTE) , we have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our thriving organisation in our Indirects team. At HTE you can make a difference within your role, take pride in your work and be part of a team that is taking the company into a new and exciting era. Who are we? We offer solutions to manage spend effectively and improve performance, working with both public and private healthcare and non-healthcare providers to optimise the use of products and services to identify cost saving opportunities and best value. As part of the HCA Healthcare Group, in March 2024, we were named in Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th time. DUTIES (included, but not limited to): Category Knowledge
- Understand or demonstrate an aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and within their team and how end-users interface with the products/services
- Understand or demonstrate an ability to learn in-depth aspects of categories, which includes:
- Product comparisons between supplier offerings and impact on providers in deriving value through procurement opportunities
- Interpretation and use of market information provided by HealthTrust Europe Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team to drive commercial and technical opportunities.
- Future product pipeline and impact on market
- Product features and benefits
- Discuss future product pipelines with suppliers
- Review current or future opportunities
- Investigate new supplier entrants to market
- Market analysis - Understand future product pipeline and impact on market.
- Understand supplier offerings and USPs.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and accountability for the sourcing process for their assigned portfolio. Including market research, bid drafting and preparation, RFI, Strategy Development & Validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, bid evaluation, contract Negotiations, contract management and contract launch
- Undertake a pre-market assessment of award scenarios and utilise outputs to inform sourcing strategies for assigned categories
- Undertake end to end sourcing initiatives in line with the organisation's sourcing practices
- Present category strategies and final awards to internal and/or external stakeholders for review and discussion
- Manage the supplier relationship during the sourcing process
- Participate in supplier business reviews and reviews new products/technologies/services as they arise in assigned categories
- Build strong relationships with senior level supplier contacts
- Identify key customer relationships to be established, to support the growth of the assigned portfolio
- Build and nurture effective customer relationships through frequent interactions (all levels, including executive) and engagement activities
- Work collaboratively with suppliers and customers to drive best value
- Recognise and support any development gaps individuals may have
- Create time to conduct effective appraisals and career conversations to ensure their team is motivated and have the right capability to conduct the activity required of them in their role
- Demonstrate and display HTE's Values statements and encourages values led behaviour across their team
- Meet financial & operational goals in the annual contracting plan
- Proven Public Sector procurement experience delivering complex procurement projects in line with The Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
- Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023
- Experience in people management - ability to delegate, empower and develop people' skills and knowledge
- A proven track record of delivery against targets
- Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience
- Supplier relationship management
- Effective project management and planning skills for complex procurement projects running concurrently
- A proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset
- Accomplished user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook
- Understanding of EU Directives
- Understanding of Group Purchasing Organisations
- Evidence of achievements in savings and/or service improvements
- Experience of working with large stakeholder groups
- Member or training to be a member of the Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply, and works in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethics
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- The chance to make a real difference in public sector procurement
- Pension
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working (2-3 days from home a week)
- HTE Me Time - block up to two hours per month in your dairy as HTE Me Time to undertake activities that support your wellbeing
- Volunteering Leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle scheme
- Private healthcare
- Gymflex
- Technology at home
- Private GP consultations
- Purchase up to 10 days annual leave
Posted 2026-01-11
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