Deputy Category Manager - Clinical
- London
- Contract
- Full-time
- Prepare specifications, award criteria, draft Service tenders and quotation documentation all in accordance with Service Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, and current EU Procurement Legislation and UK Public Contract Regulations with particular reference to goods and services. Use and develop electronic media for tender and contract management
- Issue tenders in a timely manner to meet the agreed Purchasing & Contract Work Plan
- Work with NHS collaborative procurement agencies and other NHS Services on joint projects and tenders, mini-competitions, procurement groups etc
- Analyse/evaluate internal and collaborative tender returns and make recommendations to Senior Managers and the internal customer for contract award
- Advise on Terms & Conditions of contracting and procurement legal issues, before, during and after award of Contracts
- Provide advice and procurement leadership to internal customers on purchasing procedures and legalities as required
- Plan and undertake effective negotiation with suppliers to determine most appropriate supply route that achieves best value for money
- Monitor performance, review the Service's contracts and attend regular Contracts Meetings both internal, with suppliers and collaborative agencies
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities relating to this rolePerson SpecificationQualification & EducationEssential
- A high standard of education, to a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
- Higher education in a business related subject.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or actively working towards with equivalent experience).
- Degree or equivalent in a business related subject.
- Fully qualified as a Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
- Experience of purchasing and contracting duties within a complex organisation.
- Knowledge of tendering / contracting procedures / legislation and contract law
- First-hand experience of negotiation with suppliers on major contract
- Contract management experience
- Significant hands-on procurement experience working at a category management level within an NHS Trust
- First-hand experience of letting contracts through the EU tendering / contracting processes and use of all Directives
- Team player
- Excellent communication; written & oral to senior manager level
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Ability to set, agree and implement quality standards, while meeting challenging financial targets
- Able to demonstrate a flexible, customer focused approach, proven track record of developing and managing an effective, motivated and multi-skilled team.
- High level in analysing data.
- A good knowledge of Clinical or Non Clinical Categories
- A good knowledge of Healthcare regulatory framework
- A good knowledge of Medical Devices
- A knowledge of the supply chain and supplier landscape within the NHS,
- Experience in Clinical Categories.
Qualification & EducationEssential
- A high standard of education, to a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
- Higher education in a business related subject.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (or actively working towards with equivalent experience).
- Degree or equivalent in a business related subject.
- Fully qualified as a Chartered Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
- Experience of purchasing and contracting duties within a complex organisation.
- Knowledge of tendering / contracting procedures / legislation and contract law
- First-hand experience of negotiation with suppliers on major contract
- Contract management experience
- Significant hands-on procurement experience working at a category management level within an NHS Trust
- First-hand experience of letting contracts through the EU tendering / contracting processes and use of all Directives
- Team player
- Excellent communication; written & oral to senior manager level
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent negotiating skills
- Ability to set, agree and implement quality standards, while meeting challenging financial targets
- Able to demonstrate a flexible, customer focused approach, proven track record of developing and managing an effective, motivated and multi-skilled team.
- High level in analysing data.
- A good knowledge of Clinical or Non Clinical Categories
- A good knowledge of Healthcare regulatory framework
- A good knowledge of Medical Devices
- A knowledge of the supply chain and supplier landscape within the NHS,
- Experience in Clinical Categories.
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