Category Manager - Medical/Surgical

£22.76 per hour – PAYE £30.39 per hour –UMBRELLA Full Time Birmingham JOB SUMMARY * To provide support for the Deputy Head and Head of Procurement to interface with stakeholders and deliver services as agreed to all Trusts within the BSOL Procurement Collaborative Portfolio. * To develop and implement methodologies to facilitate and monitor contracts. * Effectively manage the internal operations and resources to enable the delivery of the saving targets and work-plans. To build professional relationships, implement change and support. * Enable Procurement to continuously improve the service delivered to stakeholders, enhance expertise and build capability and potential. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL * Experience of working in a Procurement team. * Strong Medical/Clinical procurement experience * Experience of Procurement and Contract Management * Experience of Microsoft Office or equivalent. * Experience of working in a customer focused environment. * Experience of negotiating complex contracts. * Sound knowledge of contract management * Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & supply * Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues. DESIRABLE * Experience in Public Sector or NHS procurement * Experience in using e-commerce platforms * At least 2 years’ experience of managing staff * Sound knowledge of contract Law * Knowledge of OJEU procurement process * Minimum of 5 years’ procurement related management experience with demonstrable achievements. TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL * Degree level or relevant equivalent experience DESIRABLE * CIPS Level 4 Graduate Diploma or working towards If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately