IT Procurement Manager - UK leading Healthcare Firm

IT Procurement Manager - UK leading Healthcare Firm

Location: Birmingham - 3 days per week

Competitive salary: £45,000-£55,000

This Global leading healthcare firm are seeking a Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team, to manage the IT category - their largest area of spend. Having experienced exponential year-on-year growth, this best-in-class procurement function are looking for an experienced procurement professional with public sector experience to hit the ground running and take control of the IT category, and a team of procurement specialists.

Committed to enhancing healthcare performances and clinical excellence, this firm are a key player in the healthcare sector, working alongside both private and public sector clients. This firm offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts patient care and operational efficiencies across healthcare organisations. Fostering a collaborative work environment, this firm actively encourages and nurtures professional growth and development, through training and development. Equally, it offers great exposure to a number of established stakeholders and clients, allowing you to grow your portfolio and progress your career within procurement.

Within this role, you will be responsible for managing all areas of IT spend and will be responsible for leading ; key responsibilities of this role includes:

• Drive Strategic Procurement: Lead end-to-end IT procurement processes, from needs assessment to contract negotiation, ensuring top-tier technology solutions and cost-efficiency.
• Supplier Excellence: Build and maintain strong relationships with key IT suppliers, negotiating competitive contracts and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Optimize Costs: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, manage procurement budgets, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all IT procurement activities comply with public sector regulations and industry standards, while mitigating risks effectively.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience managing end to end IT spend processes: demonstrated expertise in overseeing the entire IT procurement lifecycle, and a track record of successfully managing large-scale IT procurement projects, ensuring cost-efficiency and high-quality service delivery.
• Line management experience: proven ability to manage and mentor a team of procurement professionals and experience in building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Must have public sector experience: in-depth knowledge of public sector procurement regulations, policies and procedures. Proven ability to navigate the complexities of public sector procurement processes, ensuring compliance and delivering value to stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset: the ability to develop and implement strategic procurement plans that drive value and innovation.

Based in the modernised Birmingham office, this firm understands and values flexibility and a strong work-life balance. They operate under a hybrid structure, meaning you can work from home 2 days per week. They offer a competitive salary of £45,000-£55,000.

If you are a public sector procurement professional with IT experience, then please email your CV to Lucy at:

jobsLH@bramwithconsulting.co.uk

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Procurement, ICT, IT, technology, indirect, supply chain, strategy, strategic procurement, hardware, software, procurement manager, procurement lead, line manager, hybrid, Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Nottingham, Midlands