Job Title: Commercial Operations Manager
Location: Remote / Regular visits to Pathology First
Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum
Job type: Full-Time, Contract – 12 Months
About the role:
This is a 12 months assignment for a Commercial Operations Manager to join the SYNLAB Hospital Business. The role reports to the Commercial Operations Lead and provides commercial operations support across our key NHS Joint-Venture laboratory groups across the UK.
The post provides vital commercial and operational defence to the business, push back on price increases, managing commercial contracts and supplier performance.
Other duties include:
- Ensure value for money and achieve cost savings where possible across, and between, the respective business
- Obtain goods and services for optimal price and value
- Negotiate supply contracts on terms advantageous to the respective businesses and SYNLAB UK
- Monitor supplier performance and ensure swift resolution of issues as they arise
- Build strong working relationships between laboratory management/staff and suppliers
About you:
Essential:
- Experience of negotiating commercial supplier contracts and resolving commercial problems
- Strong tender document preparation and general writing abilities
- Strong commercial awareness and financial capability
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to continuously meet deadlines
- Confidence in speaking to suppliers and colleagues
- A high degree of independence, flexibility and energy with a pragmatic down to earth approach
- A desire to be part of a growing business
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Desirable:
- Working towards or achievement of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) professional designation
- Knowledge of NHS Procurement Framework
- Experience working with NHS and/or private sector human health providers and Non-Health Laboratories
- Experienced in category management approach to procurement, across multiple disciplines and business units
Additional Information:
SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to provide a complete pathology offering.
We operate in increasingly diverse environments which is reflected in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities and partners. We believe an inclusive workplace culture is the best way to source, attract and retain diverse and talented people, and create a sustainable, high-performing workforce.
We believe our staff is vital to the principle of making a positive difference to healthcare, therefore, we promote a culture of continuous personal development where scientists and staff have the support and resources to acquire new skills and build their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching and clear career pathways.
We promote an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models and facilitate a two-way communication, engage with staff and stakeholders transparently and actively encourage feedback and suggestions.
Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.
SYNLAB UK & Ireland is a committed equal opportunities employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Ops Manager, Procurement Manager, Laboratory Manager, Healthcare Operations Manager, NHS Ops Manager, Procurement Lead, Healthcare Procurement may also be considered for this role.
