Job summary
As a member of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Category Managers role covers the following areas:Undertake all procurement related activities, including tendering; sourcing; negotiations and resolution of contract disputes in accordance with UK Regulations and the Trusts Financial Standing Instructions and procurement policies.
Create category plans for review by the Procurement Senior Category Manager and subsequent implementation of those category plans to achieve agreed objectives.
Deliver savings and qualitative benefits to the Trust as a direct result of conducting competitive procurement exercise, contract management, market analysis & innovation
Deputise for the Procurement Senior Category Manager
Provide line management support / assistance to the Procurement Senior Category Manager of junior staff within the procurement category
The Procurement Category Manager will also be responsible of managing their own time and prioritising work within their area of responsibility. And be required to provide cover for other members of the department during times of absence.
If candidates don't have the qualifications for Level 5 CIPS, but are working towards it and /or they do not have the full levels of experience required, A scheme where the successful candidate started at a Band 5 level and worked to achieve specific objectives to attain a Band 6 would be considered.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver savings cashable, cost avoidance and efficiency savings against tenders; RFQs and contract management.
- To ensure value for money is achieved from sourcing & negotiation activities.
- To actively promote and ensure compliance to use all procurement systems, policies and processes.
- To work with Accounts Payable, Stakeholders and Suppliers to support effective payment processes
- To deliver qualitative procurement outcomes that benefit stakeholders and patient care
- To identify and deliver social value and environmental benefits
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver a customer focused and efficient procurement service of sourcing, tendering and contract management across the Trust ensuring compliance to Standing Financial Instructions and Government legislation, delivering value for money to the Trust.
- To be responsible for given categories of goods and services, as allocated by the Procurement Senior Category Manager giving advice and guidance on the supply chain risks and market developments.
- Promote the active use of the Trusts procurement systems, strategies, policies and procedures including P2P ordering: Goods Receiving and Returns to Suppliers and contract management .
- To provide guidance and training to end users all procurement matters including, UK Legislation and contract law and procurement systems.
- To support in the development of category sourcing plans to ensure goods & services that are selected are delivered a secure supply chain.
- To project manage the tender process and tender evaluation teams, ensuring the tender is documented and decisions are auditable and compliant.
- To deliver savings on tenders, quotations and contract management during the life of the contracts, contributing to the Trusts savings goals.
- To write and present procurement board reports on tender results and procurement options papers as required.
- To create contract documents and manage the implementation of the contract on completion of the tender process as required.
- To lead on strategic contract management, to ensure the supplier delivers the service level agreement and the key performance indicators. Managing supplier poor performance where required.
- To be the first point of contact where there is a dispute between the Trust and a supplier and negotiate the best resolution to the satisfaction of the Trust.
- To create Management Information (MI) reports from the eProcurement systems and tender projects, as requested.
- To help develop innovative solutions to the Department passed down from the Dept of Health; Monitor; CQC etc.
- To lead on environmental and social value initiatives that help the organisation achieve its Net Zero ambitions and reduce inequalities
Undertakes any other duties as designated by the Procurement Senior Category Manager or Head of Procurement
Please note this post does not meetsalary and or skilllevel required for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver a customer focused and efficient procurement service of sourcing, tendering and contract management across the Trust ensuring compliance to Standing Financial Instructions and Government legislation, delivering value for money to the Trust.
- To be responsible for given categories of goods and services, as allocated by the Procurement Senior Category Manager giving advice and guidance on the supply chain risks and market developments.
- Promote the active use of the Trusts procurement systems, strategies, policies and procedures including P2P ordering: Goods Receiving and Returns to Suppliers and contract management .
- To provide guidance and training to end users all procurement matters including, UK Legislation and contract law and procurement systems.
- To support in the development of category sourcing plans to ensure goods & services that are selected are delivered a secure supply chain.
- To project manage the tender process and tender evaluation teams, ensuring the tender is documented and decisions are auditable and compliant.
- To deliver savings on tenders, quotations and contract management during the life of the contracts, contributing to the Trusts savings goals.
- To write and present procurement board reports on tender results and procurement options papers as required.
- To create contract documents and manage the implementation of the contract on completion of the tender process as required.
- To lead on strategic contract management, to ensure the supplier delivers the service level agreement and the key performance indicators. Managing supplier poor performance where required.
- To be the first point of contact where there is a dispute between the Trust and a supplier and negotiate the best resolution to the satisfaction of the Trust.
- To create Management Information (MI) reports from the eProcurement systems and tender projects, as requested.
- To help develop innovative solutions to the Department passed down from the Dept of Health; Monitor; CQC etc.
- To lead on environmental and social value initiatives that help the organisation achieve its Net Zero ambitions and reduce inequalities
Undertakes any other duties as designated by the Procurement Senior Category Manager or Head of Procurement
Please note this post does not meetsalary and or skilllevel required for a Skilled Worker Visa.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved CIPS Level 5
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Desirable
- MCIPS (Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply)
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Training on UK Procurement Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Significant professional procurement experience
- Experience of delivering results and leading transformational change with a strategic procurement environment
- Experience of developing robust stakeholder relationships
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of public sector procurement law and contract law including public sector regulations Knowledge of public sector financial regulations and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of public sector policy environment in terms of Best Value, NHS Procurement Regulations People management
Skills
Essential
- Presentation/ facilitation/teaching skills Effective negotiation skills
- Knowledge of all aspects of the Procurement life cycle
- Excellent customer service
- Appropriate risk management
Desirable
- Experience of electronic tendering portals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved CIPS Level 5
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
Desirable
- MCIPS (Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply)
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Training on UK Procurement Regulations
Experience
Essential
- Significant professional procurement experience
- Experience of delivering results and leading transformational change with a strategic procurement environment
- Experience of developing robust stakeholder relationships
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of public sector procurement law and contract law including public sector regulations Knowledge of public sector financial regulations and procedures. Comprehensive knowledge of public sector policy environment in terms of Best Value, NHS Procurement Regulations People management
Skills
Essential
- Presentation/ facilitation/teaching skills Effective negotiation skills
- Knowledge of all aspects of the Procurement life cycle
- Excellent customer service
- Appropriate risk management
Desirable
- Experience of electronic tendering portals
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.
