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Salary Location: South of England (Fully Remote Role)
Salary: Band 8a £50,952 - £57,349
Our client is looking for someone capable of running a team and a category. The role currently has 3 direct reports and will be responsible for a team of 4 (which may fluctuate a little throughout the year) We will need someone who has at least a few years procurement experience within the public sector.
The primary role of this post is to lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver the Technology (predominantly software and hardware) and strategic procurement projects.
This is achieved through a managed workplan comprising planned pipeline activity and ad-hoc bespoke projects, often at very short notice. The postholder supports customers to plan their projects and develop individual procurement strategies prior to placing the project on the workplan. Utilising category and sourcing strategies long term solutions will be implemented to optimise future activity. The postholder will work collaboratively with the wider senior management team, comprising the Head of Nonclinical Procurement and other Senior Non-clinical Procurement managers, aligning your teams' objectives to extended service strategies and standards and in their absence, deputise for and support the wider non-clinical procurement team. At all times, the role will deliver excellent customer service, procurement outcomes whilst ensuring compliance with organisational governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the IM&T category procurement team
* Deliver and manage current and future procurement workplans
* Nurture key customer and colleague relationships and maintain networks internally and externally.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Member of, or studying towards, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply professional qualifications
* Experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area, with specialist procurement knowledge underpinned by theory
* Experience of leading and motivating a team and reviewing the performance of individuals
* Developed communication skills for delivering key messages to stakeholders, often at very senior level
* Excellent customer service skills, self-motivated with the ability to move between details and the bigger picture
* Knowledge of relevant procurement and contract law and in particular, public sector governance requirements
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