Purchasing / Procurement Manager - Orthopaedic Medical Products

Purchasing / Procurement Manager - Orthopaedic Medical Products
South West England
Up to £43,000 + great benefits package including car allowance

What We Do: 

We save money for the NHS. Collaborative Procurement Partnership delivers effective procurement initiatives to source and supply surgical medical equipment and consumer supplies. 

We are very proud to be part of the NHS Supply Chain and the savings we generate directly benefit the patient. We ensure that the NHS can access the products it needs at the right time and at the right price – with everything robustly clinically tested so that quality is never compromised.

The Role: 

+ We believe our people make CPP great. Do you look at things differently? Are you looking for a position where you can make an impact, drive change, and grow your career? At CPP, our employees are challenged to try new things, empowered to develop their own career path and create their own story.
+ We are looking for an innovative individual to deliver world class service to the NHS and provide creative, cost effective solutions for their toughest challenges. In this role you will be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of procurement services in the category of orthopaedics, trauma and spine, and opthalmology. 
+ You will foster a highly professional and responsive client service approach and act as the main point of contact for the category, building and maintaining strong relationships with all key stakeholders along with developing Spend Efficiency Reports and agreeing pricing and implementation for NHS Trusts. 

The Rewards:

+ Up to £43,000 per annum salary along with a great benefits package including car allowance
+ A chance to be a key decision maker and impact on the success of the company
+ Opportunity to be an individual, use new ideas and put your own stamp on the role
+ Experience a dynamic company culture, challenging you to be your best

Who You Are: 

+ Confident and articulate with an engaging manner and great energy
+ Commercially driven and results focused, responding naturally to pressure and demanding deadlines
+ Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
+ At least 2 years’ experience of procurement/sales/business development for orthopaedic products and services, particularly spinal products 
+ Extensive network of contacts with suppliers of orthopaedic products and within clinical settings e.g. NHS Trusts/Private Healthcare companies 
+ Highly developed numerical and analytical skills with strong Excel knowledge

You may have worked in the following capacities:
Orthopaedic Product Procurement, Orthopaedic Buyer, Orthopaedic Supply Chain Planner, Orthopaedic Business Development, Orthopaedic Sales, Orthopaedic Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing, Buyer.

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