Category Lead Buyer

Here at Hays, I am working with a large Trust for the recruitment of a Category Lead (Buyer). This is a permanent opportunity, paying up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience. This will initially be 5 days in office in Leeds. However, the role will transition into a hybrid role once settled into the organisation.
You will be supporting the delivery of the Procurement Service for the Trust and be responsible for the expenditure for a specific procurement category. A key part of this role will be the provision of advice and guidance to two trusts. The integration of procurement dashboards, monitoring of annual expenditure, compliance, and monitoring performance is central to ensuring value for money is delivered. You will be responsible for building relationships within the Trusts aligned to these categories to ensure that the Category Buyer is a trusted partner and within the Procurement teams. You will be leading commercial processes in support of the Trusts to ensure that objectives are met - tendering, quotations, framework call off arrangements.
Key responsibilities for this role

• Function as a trusted advisor, providing advice and guidance on all aspects of their specific category and service portfolio professionally.
• Provide accurate and timely management information and category/contract performance information as required in support of the function.
• Provide procurement guidance and advise on the Trusts commercial practices and standing financial instructions.
• Discuss complex procurement queries with Trust colleagues and suppliers and identify appropriate solutions.
• Consult with suppliers' representatives on specific projects and contract management initiatives and explore new solutions with clinicians and managers that deliver the required benefits.
• Develop professional relationships with key suppliers through regular contact and contract management processes.

What we are looking for

• Proven track record of contract management and expertise in procurement.
• Willingness to work towards further development as appropriate and able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD.
• Proven knowledge of professional procurement principles and understating of public sector procurement processes and procedures.
• The ability to develop compliant tender processes, project plan and be able to introduce new suppliers of goods and services.
• Assess in conjunction with Procurement Leadership and the Trust project leads to the most appropriate route to market. E.g. existing framework, NHS Supply Chain, CCS, Trust specific procurement.

Experience/Qualifications we are looking for:

• Diploma from CIPS or ability to demonstrate the equivalent in knowledge and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Procurement and contract management.
• Up to 12 months of experience in a procurement role, ideally within an NHS or Public Sector regulated environment.

This role and Trust will offer great opportunity to develop your Procurement career further with continuous development and advancement opportunities. If this role sounds of interest, please click 'apply' for a confidential discussion about your career.

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