Clinical Category Manager
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Job summary
We are seeking a Clinical Category Manager to join the team at KFM who is able to demonstrate the following:
People management policy & procedure in place for team and reports
Excellent feedback from stakeholders & clients about team performance Own work plan in place to meet strategy needs
Cost reduction targets and delivery plan achieved Savings Increase in purchase order expenditure, which is managed by contracts.
Clear accurate specifications with lifetime costing methodology through evaluation criteria.
KPIs in place to measure progress against targets Category Management up to date with identification and action on new categories
All Contracts to be 100% compliant and stored using online contracts database
All online product catalogues are accurate and up to date.
Key Relationships will be with Internal Relationships KFM departments Supply Chain, MEMs/EBME, Managed Services, Clinical Procurement, Capital Corporate Procurement, Finance, Systems & IT External Relationships Client side (Divisional) - General Managers, Heads of Service, Business Managers, Matrons, Wards and Clinical Supervisors, managers or clinical staff, ICT, Infection Control Procurement Partners (i.e. NHS Supply Chain, London Procurement Programme, Shelford Group, Crown Commercial Services) EPIC Senior Staff from Supplier organisations Supplier Account managers
Main duties of the job
Successful track record of delivering cost reductions
Expertise in Category and Contract management and EU Procurement and UK Public Procurement obtained via formal training
Demonstration of knowledge of Medical/Surgical equipment and associated suppliers Evidence of experience of negotiating contracts in large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions and value added activities
Experience of complex competitive tenders/quotations
Experience of generating new and innovative methods of achieving savings
Demonstration of strong supplier and client partnerships Experience of operational management and project management Knowledge of and experience the use of computerised procurement / purchasing systems
Experience of managing high value projects A demonstrable track record of procurement savings delivery Significant experience of supplier relationship management
Good Commercial awareness and capability, and the ability to realise opportunities
Able to work cross functionally amongst a variety of teams to deliver projects Able to engage with people at all levels Able to communicate effectively with suppliers Able to deal with difficult negotiations
Ability to generate confidence with a range of stakeholders Advanced user of Microsoft Office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
About us
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services. The purpose of KFM is to collaborate with and support healthcare providers in providing excellent patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS. KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, outpatients pharmacy, radiology IT, transformation and project management. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments. KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £150 million and over 300 staff.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£51,500 to £57,850 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
VPB2278E8F
Job locations
London
SE5 9NY
Employer details
Employer name
KFM
Address
London
SE5 9NY
Employer's website
https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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