Total 27 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Salford, M50 2UE

Parallel Import (PI) Buyer

Salford

Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure

Are you an experienced buyer with a passion for all aspects of trading?

Do you thrive on building successful relationships with suppliers?

Do you understand the importance of delivering value for money to our customer and the NHS?

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry?

If so, we have the perfect role for you, apply now!

Our Company

PHOENIX is the largest provider of healthcare across Europe. The UK business ensures patients have access to high-quality healthcare in the UK. We specialise in medicine distribution, pharmaceutical care and pharmacy based primary care services. We work in partnership with the NHS, healthcare commissioners and providers as well as pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Within the Group, we have brands and businesses, which are trusted and respected by patients and healthcare professionals. Healthcare in the UK is facing unprecedented challenges - we are playing our part in ensuring we can help deliver improved patient outcomes at the lowest possible cost to the NHS.

The Nupharm business is responsible for the sourcing of branded medicines across Europe.

You will play a key role in this important part of our business, ensuring the products purchased are of the highest quality and the most competitive price for our customers and the NHS. Building strong relationships with suppliers is key to this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking a motivated buyer to join our dynamic team and grow alongside us. As a Parallel Import (PI) Buyer, you will play a crucial role in supporting, maintaining, and growing our portfolio of products with our key stakeholders.

This position is ideal for individuals who possess strong buying and trading experience and have a strong desire to progress in a growing organisation. You will be driven and thrive in a fast-paced environment always seeking the best margins and new business opportunities. You will be a confident and engaging communicator able to work independently and as part of a team.

About the role:

As a PI Buyer, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of healthcare:

• Dynamic Supplier Relations: Manage and support relationships with suppliers through various communication channels, including face-to-face meetings and site visits.
• Strategic Negotiation: Negotiating and purchase from approved suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and stock criteria are met.
• Research and Development: Actively seek out and research new products, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to current procedures, with a focus on system housekeeping and administrative excellence.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to resolve stock queries, manage missed sales, and support site-specific requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:

In joining our team, you'll bring a rich skill set and unique experiences. Advanced skills in Excel are crucial for managing complex data and reports effectively. A degree in a relevant discipline, while desirable, is complemented by your practical experience in purchasing and supplier management. Your understanding of community pharmacy operations will be a distinct advantage. Exceptional communication skills are vital for your role, enabling effective negotiation and relationship management. You'll demonstrate a strong ability to plan, organize, and work within tight deadlines, ensuring accuracy and precision in every task. Your proactive, energetic, and self-motivated nature, coupled with a spirit of collaboration, will make you an invaluable asset to our integrated environment.

Your Benefits: More Than Just a Job

• Generous benefits package that rewards success

• 22 days of paid annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Access to high street discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• A contributory pension scheme and excellent training opportunities.
• Medicash and other healthcare benefits.

If you're eager to contribute to a team where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to start your career in a role where parallel import plays a vital key in today’s NHS and make a difference in our communities.

Phoenix Medical Supplies are an equal opportunities employer. We value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in each and all of our local communities, gaining employment.

Assistant Store Manager

Salary: £27,830
Location: Salford
Region: North
Contract Details:

If you're ready to elevate your career with a wealth of retail experience and a passion for driving sales, our Assistant Store Manager role awaits you at Dulux Decorating Centres. This position is all about partnering with the Store Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, foster the growth of our exceptional store team, and ignite a culture of first-class customer service-all while benefiting from our recent salary increase. Join us and take advantage of a new competitive compensation package that reflects your commitment and achievements.

Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with the Store Manager for seamless store operations
* Foster the growth and development of store colleagues
* Efficiently manage stock and customer accounts
* Work with colleagues to meet and exceed sales targets
* Inspire and deliver first-class customer service
* Cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships

About You:
* Proven experience in supervising a store and reviewing performance
* Understanding the importance of nurturing and developing a high-performing team
* Ability to motivate and inspire colleagues
* Proficient computer skills and numerical acumen
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Thrives in a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is paramount

Our Offer:
* Lucrative sales-based bonus
* No evening or Sunday shifts
* 25 days of holiday
* Pension Scheme with a generous contribution match
* Up to 50% store discount (extended to family and friends)
* Comprehensive training and continuous career development
* A fantastic flexible benefits scheme, including cycle to work and discounted gym membership

About Dulux Decorating Centres: As the UK's largest paint and decorating merchant, Dulux Decorating Centres has over 230 nationwide stores, forming part of the AkzoNobel group-a world expert in coatings and home to some of the UK's favourite brands. At Dulux Decorating Centres, we pride ourselves on doing things differently, fostering your success with a remarkable benefits package and the training needed for career progression. Recognized as a Top 100 Employer with 'Investors in People-Gold' accreditation, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and mental well-being, offering flexible working options for all roles. Join us in redefining success!

For more information and to apply, please click on the apply button.

Assistant Manager, Salford:

You're probably already familiar with this household name paint brand and its adorable mascot, but have you considered working for them? If you're a people person with the drive to deliver excellent customer service, they've got just the job for you.

The Role

Their decorator centre in Salford is looking for a new Assistant Manager. Working closely with the Store Manager, you'll support them with day-to-day operations, as well as the development, engagement and motivation of store colleagues, helping them deliver a great customer experience. You'll also take on an account manager role, forming close partnerships with key customers and ensuring they receive expert advice, exceptional service and a perfect cuppa every time they shop with them.

They're looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who's keen to make something of their career, and finds fulfilment in seeing others thrive. An inspiring leader who isn't afraid of responsibility and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer's day.

Sound like you but don't know anything about decorating? Don't worry. You bring the passion, and they'll give you the skills.

Why work for this well-known brand?

They aren't just any employer. This reputable business does things differently.

They want you to enjoy your role and see you succeed, so offer a fantastic benefits package and all the training needed to progress in your career. Testament to how happy their staff are, they've been recognised as a Top 100 Employer, achieving Investors In People Gold for their commitment to the development of their people.

Benefits include:

• No evening or Sunday shifts
• 25 days holiday
• Up to 50% off all products sold in store (including family and friends discount)
• A defined contribution pension scheme (they'll pay in double the amount you do!)
• Sales-based bonus schemes
• Flexible yearly benefits suite, allowing you to pick and choose additional benefits (e.g. 'cycle to work' schemes, discounted gym memberships and childcare vouchers)

More about the company

You will be working for a well-known brand that is part of a market-leading global business. They have the largest decorating store network in the UK and see huge successes year-on-year. They currently have over 200 stores, with more opening all the time.

Your new company
Working for one of the largest and most successful distribution companies of its kind in the UK, this business is a globally renowned wholesaler with an excellent reputation, and they are on the lookout for an indirect procurement specialist to join them and help deliver cost savings and drive value for money within their indirect spend. Based in Salford, they are easily accessible by car or by public transport due to great surrounding transport links.

Your new role
The Indirect Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer will be responsible for the indirect spend within the company, ranging from anything from utilities contracts, to technology spend, right through to stationery and teabags! The role is a new position within the company structure, so there will be lots of opportunities for you to identify 'quick wins' for immediate cost savings and help to deliver better value for money. The business sources from all over the world currently and they are in the process of formalising and centralising company expenditure, so it's a crucial time to be joining the company. This business has sites and distribution centres all around the UK, so you will be liaising with stakeholders around the country to ensure a smooth and efficient process, but one which is streamlined and cost-effective. The Procurement Manager will need to effectively manage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally, which will involve strategic negotiations, so you will need to be a confident communicator with good influencing skills.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role such as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Manager, Category Manager etc
• Previous track record of delivering cost savings within indirect spend in the private sector
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What you'll get in return

• A competitive starting salary between £50-55K depending on experience, to be reviewed after initial 6 month period
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working policy (2 days per week working from home)
• Free on-site parking in Salford
• AMAZING company culture (which is why there is such low staff turnover)
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

What you need to do now
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Job Title: Store Assistant

Location: Salford

Salary: £8,127.60 per annum

Weekly Hours: 15

Reference: YMC991014

HELPING US MAKE SALES COUNT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

If you are passionate about improving young lives, care about the environment, and are looking for a rewarding challenge, then this may be the role you’re looking for.

As a Store Assistant, you will directly support the amazing charity work that we do. You will be working as part of a team committed to maximising sales which will directly impact the services to young people within your local community.

About you

You may be experienced in retail sales or this may be your first experience of retail; what is most important is that you want to work in an environment where the work you do will have a direct impact on young lives, your community, and the environment.

You will have a positive outlook, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and will relish the opportunity to work creatively in an environment where the goods for sale will vary from week to week.

We will offer you

• A stimulating and varied role
• The opportunity to work alongside volunteers from the local community
• The opportunity to develop your career
• Subsidised gym membership, healthcare, pensions, life assurance, employee assistance programme, annual season ticket loan

As an employer committed to inclusivity we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales.

Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a background in NHS or Public Sector? Do you enjoy the challenge of developing strategic sourcing programmes & strategies? NHS Shared Business Services are seeking a procurement category professional to join a growing team as a Principal Category Manager. Youll lead a team with the delivery of solutions across our client base as well as running several projects within the key markets. With your track record, skills and determination, youll deliver a highly professional and adaptable client service approach. Well promise you an exciting experience, making a difference to everyone touched by the healthcare system. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month. What you'll be doing: Working within the Business Services category for the NHS to create innovative solutions delivering value for money Leading multiple strategic programmes and developing relationship management regimes with NHS and public sector suppliers, ensuring maximum return on investment on commercial spend across the whole of the public sector Using your expertise and commercial acumen to develop key category strategies for supplier and contract management Taking the lead on a high value project portfolio, along with the associated creation and development of tender documentation Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets Lead and develop a team of Category Managers and Buyers Supporting the Senior Category Managers with the management of key areas of improvement such as review of purchasing procedures, legal updates & benchmarking Analyse data and identify areas of cost savings and operational improvements to inform procurement plans What youll bring: Experience or knowledge of working with the NHS and/or Public Sector Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) Experience or knowledge of working within a Business Services category CIPS Level 4 or above IT literate (experienced user of tools such as: Ariba/Jaggaer/Bravo/Atamis/Coupa) Advanced It would be great if you had: Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions Knowledge of Healthcare/ Public Sector Categories If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full-time, Permanent Location:Anywhere UK (travel to the NW Hub (Salford) and to client and supplier sites monthly) Security Clearance Level:Enhanced DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:Up to £50,000 per annum (depending upon experience and development needs) Benefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey?We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Are you an experienced procurement professional who would like to join our established Digital & IT category team as a Principal Category Manager? You will lead a small team and take ownership for the delivery of at least one of our Digital & IT category frameworks. Developing specific strategic sourcing programs/ strategies across our client base and being responsible for the delivery of several key projects. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend meetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month. What you'll be doing: Work closely within the Digital and IT Category to ensure effective management and delivery of portfolio framework agreements Review and negotiate draft contracts for the category area Lead and develop a small team of Category Managers and Buyers Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets Analyse data and identify areas of cost savings and operational improvements to advise procurement plans Supporting the Senior Category Manager with the management of key areas of improvement such as review of purchasing procedures, benchmarking, and day-to-day customer and supplier interactions What youll bring: Experience of working within IT markets (or sub-categories) and knowledge of their supply chains Public Sector procurement experience Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015), and ideally experience in operating in compliance with these Familiarity with contract Terms and Conditions, and ideally experience in drafting and negotiating these Project management experience Experience of managing small teams CIPS Level 5 or working towards It would be great if you had: Project Management qualification PRINCE 2 or APM Experience and/or knowledge of NHS Terms and Conditions Experience and/or knowledge or working within the NHS If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full-time Permanent Location:Salford Security Clearance Level:Enhanced DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:Up to £50,000 Benefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey? We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Can you see yourself joining a growing procurement team as Category Manager, supporting several upcoming exciting projects? We are currently seeking a Category Manager to join our healthcare team! Our corporate Procurement services encompass framework agreements, consultancy, and a complete procurement function all delivered by skilled teams through efficient and effective technology platforms. Youll lead a delegated category portfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower costs to deliver savings targets, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Youll enjoy a challenge developing specific strategic sourcing programmes/ strategies across our client base and will be responsible for the delivery of a number of projects within key markets. This position is predominantly home based, with onsite meetings being held once per month. However, there could be additional travel to supplier and client sites when required. What you will be doing: Providing a procurement support function for clients and handling tender activity appropriate to category through to contract award Taking an active role in developing the annual work plan and implementing policy, contributing to short and long-term category strategies Reviewing, negotiating, re-negotiating and drafting contracts for cost optimisation and savings targets Taking the lead across a complex high value project portfolio, building knowledge and expertise Developing and improving key supplier relationships and explore new business opportunities Working with clients to develop constructive relationships with operational contract managers, providing support to make sure effective delivery of outcomes Providing regular reports including performance against KPIs and SLAs What youll bring: CIPS level 3 qualified (or working towards.) Knowledge of PCR 2015, EU/UK regulations and company policies Experience of working in procurement, commissioning, bid writing or contract management team within the NHS/ Healthcare Sector/ Public Sector Knowledge and skill in procurement process, (scoping, briefing, tendering, selection, contract negotiation, including service level agreements, and management of supplier) Implement change and improvements and supports and enables staff to deliver, improve expertise and build procurement capability Market and product knowledge in some commodities It would be great if you had: Working experience gained within the health sector and understanding of health contracts Knowledge of EU/UK Procurement Policies, Procedures and Processes Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools and MS Office If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full-time Permanent Location:Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level:DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:Up to £40,000 per annum Benefits:25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Do you want to part of our journey?We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack. The advert will close early if sufficient applications are received

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) is looking to recruit a pro-active, self motivated and ambitious Senior Buyer to join our team.

As Senior Buyer you will be able to work with conflicting requirements and to challenging deadlines. You will be confident in your organisational and time management skills and will use these to ensure the service is responsive to the changing needs of the organisation.

Currently predominately home based - the role requires flexible working from Trust Offices and Home location with flexibility to meet the demands of the role (due to the nature of the role you may be required to work on various NCA sites from time to time).

Training and support is offered to the right candidates to ensure they can be successful in the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic procurement professional to join their award winning procurement team in the role of Senior Buyer.

The role will sit within our Strategic Sourcing team and as Senior Buyer you will contribute to the management of a designated category area.

Candidates will need to be confident in analysing data, engaging with stakeholders, and driving and achieving cost savings whilst managing business as usual demands. You will contribute directly to the Trust’s procurement plan and cost saving target.

Experience within a procurement function is essential and you must have an understanding of public sector procurement including EU Regulations and OJEU procurement processes and thresholds.

CIPS qualified or willingness to work towards the qualification, plus experience in the Healthcare sector, though not essential, would be a distinct advantage.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers websitewww.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

The advert will close early if sufficient applications are received


This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Jan 2024

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Do you have a background within procurement or as a buyer? Can you see yourself joining a growing team as Category Manager, supporting upcoming and exciting projects? NHS Shared Business Services are seeking an expert procurement professional to join their Business Services team. If you have experience in category management for legal services, vehicle management, consultancy services, health and well-being, records management, interpretation services then this role will offer you at a national level an opportunity to support in crafting the market place for our clients. You will lead a delegated category portfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong collaborator management, lower costs to deliver savings, and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Youll enjoy a challenge developing specific strategic sourcing programmes/strategies across our client base and will be responsible for the delivery of a number of projects within key markets. With your track record, skills and determination, youll deliver a highly professional and adaptable client service approach and act as the main point of contact. This is an exciting experience giving you the opportunity to grow and make a difference to everyone touched by the healthcare system. This is a hybrid working role with the requirement to attend monthly meet ups in Salford. What you will be doing: Leading on the development of the annual work plan and implementing policy, contributing to short and long-term category strategies. Identifying new areas for contracting and work with partners. Delivering and taking the lead on high value portfolio of projects as agreed with client partners, meeting expectations and timelines, building knowledge and expertise to become a subject matter expert. Improving contract compliance and undertakes procurement activities in accordance with EU legislation/commercial/contract law/Standing Financial Instructions plus environmental and sustainability requirements. Supervising procurement performance across the relevant economies for the category area. Reviewing, negotiating, re-negotiating and drafting contracts for cost optimisation and deliver savings targets. What you will bring: Previous category management experience. Significant experience in supplier and partner management. Established negotiation and influencing skills. It would be great if you had: Experience and/or knowledge of working with the NHS, other public sector or operating in a regulated environment. Knowledge of Business Services / In-direct spend. Knowledge of UK Public Contract regulations. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full time, Permanent Location:Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level:DBS Internal Recruiter:Kayleigh Salary:up to £40,000 per annum Benefits:25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey?

Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Business Services Category Professional looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive on delighting customers with a service that is sensitive, adaptable, flexible, balanced and efficient? NHS Shared Business Service are seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to join their Business Services category management team. With accelerated growth across the NHS and Public Sector delivering transformational change, this is an exciting time to lead a growing category team. You will be working in a regulated environment and passionate about creating, delivering and handling complex framework agreements; designed to satisfy current client demands and meet future needs. Youll also help develop key strategic plans to generate solid growth pipelines across your portfolio. A confident communicator, you will build and manage internal and external stakeholders and develop strong supplier relationships. Working with some of the most recognised global brands, youll also seek out new entrants to deliver market-leading, award-worthy procurement solutions. This is a hybrid working role with the requirement to attend the Salford office for monthly meet ups. If you are looking for real career satisfaction making a difference in an evolving NHS landscape, we want to hear from you! What you will be doing: Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels Creating, developing and managing a category portfolio of compliant solutions or framework agreements Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies Driving uptake of portfolio across the landscape, working alongside key support teams including: innovation, implementation, marketing and consultancy Managing a portfolio of projects, working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives savings and efficiencies and improve quality Offering procurement support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint Working with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis What you will bring: CIPS Level 5 or 6 qualified or alternative comparable qualification Commitment to continuing professional development / personal development Experience Public sector procurement and compliantly working with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, including relevant policy and guidance Relevant knowledge of the category and market Management of teams and resource It would be great if you had: Experience and knowledge of working with the NHS Understanding and experience of e-sourcing and e-procurement solutions If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what were looking for, please do apply, wed love to hear from you! Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent Location:Anywhere (UK) Security Clearance Level:DBS Internal Recruiter:Amy Salary:up to £60,000 per annum depending upon experience and development needs Benefits:£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if youre interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence. We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level. Would you like to join us on our journey? We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered withVercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.