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Buyer - Indirects. Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Buyer - Indirects to join their team of staff in the Procurement department. This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to work Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, we can offer hybrid working for this role.
Job Responsibility:
Develop sourcing strategies for all relevant spend categories focusing on indirect related spend (primarily HR, hard and soft FM, business services, non-clinical products, infrastructure)
Undertake various administrative activities to ensure effective functioning of the team and the business: supporting invoice reconciliation
database management
obtaining data from internal stakeholder and suppliers and building datasets
developing and maintaining category management datasets
drafting, negotiating and managing contracts
Reactive support to stakeholders to resolve issues in the BAU operation of services
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Work collaboratively with the business to agree project strategies, objectives, and implementation activities, ensuring good information flow to key internal stakeholders and suppliers
Undertake detailed spend analysis considering various spend types (e.g. capex/ opex) and timeframes to determine overall commercial value
To plan and project manage the on time in full delivery of savings projects working collaboratively with key stakeholders
Execute end to end tendering process, including drafting tender requirements, specifications and commercial negotiations, working closely with stakeholders where required
Requirements:
Previous buyer or procurement support role(s) preferably with experience of services procurement
Delivering savings
End-to-end tender management, including tender, report and presentation drafting, contract analysis and negotiation
Spend analysis and modelling
Engaging with and presenting to senior stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any one time within a fast paced, results driven environment
Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Strong numerical skills (including data analysis and modelling)
Strong communication skills, including written and verbal and relationship building
Strong organisational skills
Prepared to travel within the UK as necessary
A Level or Equivalent (A-C) (required)
What we offer:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
Non-contributory life insurance
Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities