Senior Category Manager & Account Executive

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Category Manager to work within the Procurement and Supplies Department of the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

As a member of the Procurement and Supplies Senior Management Team the role is responsible for leading the Clinical Category Team. Including the development and delivery of the annual workplan and procurement strategies related to the teams portfolio of work.

Though the primary base will be County Hall and an agile approach to working is supported.

Frequent travel may be required between Trust sites and therefore the successful candidate will need to be located within a commutable distance to the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement, the post holder will provide leadership to a category management team within the Clinical category team and work as an Account Executive to provide a key role in the delivery of the procurement work plan with both Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates as well as managing a portfolio of projects within one or more Procurement Categories to achieve the most economic supply arrangements, whilst adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance.

To be responsible for ensuring rigorous control of Procurement is maintained which complies with current legislation by acting as a comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service with reference to SFI's and SO's to the Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates, supporting them in driving efficiency in clinical and non-clinical expenditure.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacanc...

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At a strategic level the scope is to plan, develop and implement appropriate sourcing strategies for designated categories of the Trusts c£220m pa non-pay expenditure on product and services.

The role includes:

• Challenging and influencing both the level of demand, and the specification of demand from the perspective of a thorough understanding of the supply market.
• Engaging and working closely with the senior stakeholders and practitioners who provide healthcare and support services to help identify improvements and changes in practice arising from supply market opportunities.
• Documenting, communicating and influencing Clinical Management Groups, Commercial Executive Members, and other senior stakeholders to ensure effective 'buy-in' to the proposed category strategies.
• Putting in place the most appropriate commercial arrangements to help ensure the right quality and least total cost to the Trust ensuring arrangements work as intended.
• Developing and managing key relationships.
• Additionally, the role is to act as the Procurement Account Executive for specified Clinical
• Expert strategic procurement advice to the CMG and to relevant Executive Members.
• A comprehensive procurement advisory and planning service to key CMG staff.
• Supporting for staff in their role in managing non-pay resources efficiently and effectively.
• Helping to co-ordinate category management for categories used across CMGs and Directorates
• Support to ensure rigorous compliance with current European legislation and to provide the CMG with appropriate advice in relation to Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, Probity and Stewardship.

A full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.

Person specification

Other requirements specific to the role

Desirable criteria

• Vehicle License Holder.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of supply chain theory

Desirable criteria

• Experience of procurement/category management within the NHS
• Experience of Demand Management techniques

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Experience of customer relationship management within a large complex organisation

Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or appropriate professional institute or have relevant senior procurement management experience
• Masters, equivalent or senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Code of Ethics

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post qualifying (MCIPS) experience or relevant working experience.
• Proven experience of procurement/category management within a large organisation
• Experience of Procurement Business Change Projects
• Delivery of significant savings
• Experience of using e-tendering solutions.
• Demonstrate solid achievement in their current role
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
• Experience of Contract Management
• Experience of Supplier Relationship Management
• Track record of delivering against targets

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading a category involving clinical services, purchased healthcare, clinical agency and medical consumables and devices.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Experience

Essential criteria

• Expert knowledge of public sector procurement.
• Creative, innovative, and visionary mind-set.
• Managerial experience.
• Conversant with information management and technology.
• Experience of project managing complex procurement activities form initial planning to award.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in advanced negotiation.

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to influence, command respect and to establish credibility with Board members
• Tactful, diplomatic and at ease with all kinds of people.
• Proven high level of communication skills using a range of methods including written, verbal and presentations
• Articulate with practised and developed interpersonal communication and presentational skills

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to operate / think laterally and work on own initiative.
• Advanced Keyboard Skills; including Microsoft.
• Industrious and versatile.
• Project Management skills

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Able to prioritise and work within imposed deadlines.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and plan effectively.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential criteria

• Potential to develop and change within the changing NHS.
• Commercial awareness
• Ambitious
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk
• Use of laptop or desktop for prolonged periods of time

Desirable criteria

• Have a flexible approach to work and be available to work outside normal working hours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Documents to download

• Job Description - 8b Senior Category Manager (PDF, 624.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)