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 Knowledge
Develop 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 & ABILITIES

Essential
*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.

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