Category Manager Procurement - Employment, career opportunity in UK

Job Title:  Category Manager Procurement
Job Type    Permanent
Location    Gloucester, GL1 2EL
Start Date    ASAP
Salary    £25,783 to £34,530 per annum
Ref No    121415-318-13-494


Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Based at Victoria Warehouse, Gloucester
Band 6- Procurement Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Procurement Manager within the Procurement Shared Service function for the Gloucestershire Health Community.
As part of a shared service covering three organisations across the county, the successful candidate will be responsible for influencing the annual spend for a Division and delivering significant improvements in value for money to achieve Divisional savings plans and contribute to wider organisational savings plans.

The successful candidate will be an individual with flair and commitment, who is capable of developing robust work plans and ensuring a commitment to a high quality service and continuous improvement. The role also requires leadership, development and management of a small Divisional team working to satisfy stakeholder requirements, producing high quality work, on time and in line with the organisational Standing Financial Instructions.

The successful candidate will have the appropriate qualifications (CIPS or equivalent) and a demonstrable track record of achievement within a complex and challenging financial environment. The role requires a thorough understanding of commercial issues and procurement techniques, including knowledge of current legislation, contract law and EU procurement directives.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Alex Gent, Head of Procurement on 01452 300222 ext 2920

Hours- 37.5 per week
Salary- £25,783 - £34,530 per annum

To view the job description and apply for this post online please visit our website [URL removed]

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 16 December 2013 applicants should assume they are unsuccessful if they haven't been contacted by the 20 December 2013.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email
Please note we reserve the right to close this post early should sufficient applications be received.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to act accordingly



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