Procurement Manager

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.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

Supplier KnowledgeDevelop and use knowledge about suppliers to build strategies, create leverage, mitigate risks, anticipate direction of the market and potential supplier direction.

• 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.

Sourcing Process

• 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

Supplier and Customer Relationship Management

• 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

Line Management

• 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESEssential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

Why work for us?You'll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real difference in public sector procurement

At HealthTrust Europe we offer core benefits such as:

• 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

Employees can access the following voluntary benefits and more, which are available at set times during the year:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Private healthcare
• Gymflex
• Technology at home
• Private GP consultations
• Purchase up to 10 days annual leave

We're looking for commercially astute, pro-active individuals to join our team. If you're up for the challenge then apply today.REF-