Procurement Manager

Join this leading healthcare procurement specialist in Birmingham as a Procurement Manager, focused on Indirect categories. 

This is a pivotal role for a professional looking to make a tangible impact within an ethical, award-winning organisation dedicated to optimising value for both public and private healthcare providers.

As a Procurement Manager, you will lead a team of specialists to deliver end-to-end sourcing initiatives. You will take full accountability for your assigned portfolio, from initial market research and strategy development to contract management and launch.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead and develop your team, identifying development gaps and conducting effective career conversations to ensure high performance and motivation.
• Manage complex procurement projects in accordance with Public Contract Regulations (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with suppliers to mitigate risk, anticipate market trends, and identify commercial opportunities.
•  Develop in-depth knowledge of product categories to provide comparisons, market analysis, and strategic sourcing solutions that drive best value.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to drive service improvements and savings.

What you need:

• Solutions-focused professional with a proactive mindset and a proven track record of delivery against targets.
• Experience in healthcare or public sector procurement, for example, delivering complex projects under PCR 2015.
• Proven experience in people management, with the ability to delegate, empower, and develop a team’s capability.
• Demonstrated experience in category management and the full sourcing lifecycle.
• Proficiency in e-Procurement systems and Microsoft Office; CIPS membership (or working towards) is highly desirable.

Why you'll love this job:

• Hybrid working 2 days office / 3 days home
• Salary circa £55-60,000
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare cover
• Monthly wellbeing allowance
• Paid time off for volunteering

If you're looking for a role in a large, well-established team, in a thriving company that is supportive of your career development and progression, then apply today!