HHRP Procurement Manager

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 October 2024

Job summary

Insight Executive Group is proud to partner with North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust (NW Anglia FT) to source candidates for key appointments for the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the creation of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that will transform care delivery for future generations. We are looking for a strategic and experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement of goods and services for the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment, ensuring excellent value, high-quality, and efficient supply processes.

As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the Trust's Procurement Strategy, with a focus on the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme. You will play a crucial role in securing contracts, leading supplier negotiations, and driving savings across all procurement activities. This is a unique role to be involved in one of the most significant healthcare infrastructure projects in the country.

Who We Are Looking For

To apply for this role, you must be educated to a postgraduate degree level or have equivalent experience at a senior procurement manager level in a relevant commercial environment and possess advanced interpersonal skills

Main duties of the job

  • Lead the procurement strategy for the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives and compliance with NHS procurement policies.
  • Manage supplier relationships, lead complex procurement activities, and ensure contract compliance to deliver value, quality, and efficiency.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and support the delivery of the Trust's non-pay savings targets through the development of key supplier strategies.
  • Support the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain by deputising and contributing to the Trust's overall procurement transformation agenda

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6599466

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more please contact us atNorthWestAngliaNHS@insightexecutive.co.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more please contact us atNorthWestAngliaNHS@insightexecutive.co.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a postgraduate degree level or equivalent experience at a senior procurement manager level in a relevant commercial environment
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
  • Evidence of continued personal and professional development (CPD)

Desirable

  • Prince 2 Practitioner

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in previous or similar commercial roles
  • A minimum of 3 years management experience in a similar role
  • Experience managing staff across a multi-site environment
  • Demonstrable experience of using IT Procurement solutions at an advanced level for Contract Management, e-tendering, catalogue Management and Inventory Management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to a postgraduate degree level or equivalent experience at a senior procurement manager level in a relevant commercial environment
  • Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
  • Evidence of continued personal and professional development (CPD)

Desirable

  • Prince 2 Practitioner

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in previous or similar commercial roles
  • A minimum of 3 years management experience in a similar role
  • Experience managing staff across a multi-site environment
  • Demonstrable experience of using IT Procurement solutions at an advanced level for Contract Management, e-tendering, catalogue Management and Inventory Management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Insight Executives

NorthWestAngliaNHS@insightexecutive.co.uk

NorthWestAngliaNHS@insightexecutive.co.uk

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-C-6599466

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT


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