Understand or demonstrate an aptitude to learn the product categories assigned and how end-users interface with the products/services including but not limited to:

Product features and benefits
Product comparisons between supplier offerings and impact on healthcare providers in deriving value through conversion opportunities
Interpret and use market information provided by HealthTrust Europe Sales & Marketing Team and US Global Sourcing Team
With guidance from manager, uses knowledge about supplier to execute strategies, create leverage, and mitigate risks.
For assigned categories, develop the strategy with the support of their manager, seeking guidance for risk issues and agreeing on risk mitigation strategies.
Under general supervision, being responsible for the sourcing process for their assigned categories. This includes market research, bid preparation, RFI, strategy development & validation, SQ, RFP/ITT, contract negotiations, and contract launch
Present category strategies and final awards to internal stakeholders for review and discussion, prior to being validated by members
Deliver quality presentations to customers
Undertake a pre- assessment of award scenarios and utilises outputs to inform sourcing strategies for assigned categories
Utilise knowledge of procurement processes to determine appropriate procurement approaches required to deliver required value for all stakeholders
Undertake end to end sourcing initiatives in line with organisation's sourcing practices.
Plan and execute project timelines for assigned categories, with guidance from their manager.
Translate objectives into project planning priorities, creates and manages work plans and timelines for multiple projects and priorities, and finalises negotiations in the timeframe designated for the project
Deliver a quality project
Supplier and Customer Relationship Management
Oversee the supplier relationship during the sourcing process. Participate in supplier business reviews and reviews new products/technologies/services as they arise in assigned categories
Build effective working relationships with customers with interaction primarily being through member presentations
Identify key customer relationships to be established, to support the growth of the assigned portfolio
Build and nurture effective customer relationships through frequent interactions (all levels, including executive) and engagement activities, 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Hybrid working (2-3 days from home a week)
HTE Me Time - block up to two hours per month in your dairy as HTE Me Time to undertake activities that support your wellbeing
Volunteering Leave
Cycle Scheme
Private healthcare
Gymflex
Technology at home
Private GP consultations
Purchase up to 10 days annual leave
Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

2-3 years procurement experience with a proven track record of delivery against targets
Strategic Sourcing and Category Management experience
1 year customer engagement experience
Experienced negotiator
Full end-to-end procurement process
Supplier relationship management and project management experience
Accomplished user of e-Procurement systems, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Access, Outlook
Understanding of EU Directives
Understanding of Group Purchasing Organisations
Member or training to be a member of the Chartered Institute of purchasing and Supply, and works in accordance with the CIPS Code of Ethics

At HealthTrust Europe (HTE), we have an exciting opportunity for two Procurement Specialists to join our thriving organisation in our Medical & Surgical & Indirects team. At HTE you can make a difference within your role, take pride in your work and be part of a team that is taking the company into a new and exciting era.

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